Attorney/Senior Attorney - 60006208 1

Requisition No: 878259 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ATTORNEY/SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60006208 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60006208 

Salary:  $65,000 - $80,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/19/2026 

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Attorney / Senior Attorney

Office of General Counsel

Department of Children and Families

 Miami, FL 33128

Open Competitive

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Salary: 

• Attorney: 0-2 years’ experience                        $65,000 - $70,000


• Senior Attorney: 2+ years’ experience              $75,000 - $80,000


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What you will do:

• Represent the Department in state court proceedings, formal and informal hearings and administrative proceedings


• Provide legal advice on the proper course of action to Departmental programs such as mental health, substance abuse licensing and adult protective services


• Review administrative complaints for legal sufficientcy and compliance with state law and federal regulations 


• Conduct legal research, motion practice and discovery with the assistance of administrative support staff


• Prepare complex legal documents and written legal opinions involving Florida law, statutes and administrative rules, consistent with agency policy 


• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Law Degree


• Admission to the Florida Bar

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits


• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year


• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;


• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Public Loan Forgiveness Program


• Florida Bar annual dues paid for by the Department, contingent upon Agency approval


• Tuition waiver


• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Compensation:

The annual base salary range, depending upon experience, is $65,000-$80,000, not including the total compensation benefits packet.  For a full-time permanent appointment, the total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $103,327.  Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections. For more information regarding compensation, visit compcalculator.myflorida.com.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume and a state application.  You may be requested to provide a writing sample and references.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.  The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:  Miami, FL, US, 33128

Nearest Major Market: Miami, FL

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.