SENIOR ATTORNEY - 80080506

Requisition No: 867797 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 80080506

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80080506 

Salary:  $2,525.49 biweekly ($65,662.74 annually) 

Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2026 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location Information: Regional Counsel shares coverage of the Northeast Region, including Judicial Circuits 3, 4, 7, 8.

Contact Person: Kywa Hammond, Senior Attorney 407.845.6081

Starting Salary: $2,525.49 Bi-Weekly

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advocate for the Department in delinquency court when needed.

Provide legal advice and training to Department personnel pertaining to delinquency issues.

Responsible for initiating litigation of Chapter 984 Child in Need of Services (CINS) cases and representation of the Department in CINS hearings.

Provide legal oversight of pre-litigation Family in Need of Services (FINS) cases as needed.

Liaison with Circuit Courts and stakeholders.

Analyze statutes, rules, and federal regulations.

Complete legislative bill analysis and administrative rules as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Juris Doctorate (JD) is required.

Membership in the Florida Bar in good standing. 

Minimum of 2 years of experience as practicing attorney.

Able to travel to counties within Northeast Florida region for court hearings and training purposes as needed.

BENEFITS:

Telework eligible.

No weekend or overnight duty.

Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday per year.

Four weeks paid vacation per year.

Paid sick leave.

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, supplemental insurance.

State retirement plan options, see www.myfrs.com

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

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position is advertised as an anticipated vacancy.  Training will be provided.   Prior juvenile law experience is not necessary.  Candidates should submit a writing sample, resume and State of Florida application.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks, (state, local and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state drivers license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restrictions are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.