Staff Attorney

Advocate for Youth: Children’s Staff AttorneyLocation: Broward County, FLSalary: $71,500 – $81,500 annuallyEmployment Type: Full-timeAre you a dedicated legal professional passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable youth? Join a premier nonprofit pro bono law firm in Southern Florida. With a team of over 125 employees, we are committed to providing high-quality legal representation to marginalized individuals, helping them navigate complex systems to build a brighter future.The Role: A Voice for ChildrenAs a Children’s Staff Attorney, you will provide direct, independent legal representation to children and youth within the child welfare system. This is a high-impact role that combines rigorous courtroom advocacy with empathetic client counseling.Caseload Management: Meet with and counsel child and youth clients to determine and implement effective legal advocacy strategies.Courtroom Advocacy: Maintain a frequent presence in court for dependency proceedings, including status hearings, motion hearings, and trials.Collaborative Advocacy: Participate in mediations, negotiations, and treatment team staffings to ensure the child's best interests are represented.Systemic Impact: Advocate for child victims of crime, including victims of human trafficking, and assist youth navigating the juvenile delinquency system.Legal Precision: Conduct in-depth legal research and draft critical pleadings to support your cases.What You Bring to the FirmLicensure: Member in good standing of the Florida Bar (Required).Experience: A background in child dependency law or related areas is highly preferred. Courtroom litigation experience is a significant plus.Trauma-Informed Approach: The ability to work empathetically with children who have experienced trauma and a deep commitment to improving the lives of families in the welfare system.Communication: Strong advocacy and collaboration skills. Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese) is a strong plus.Mobility: Capability for regular travel within Broward County.Why Join This Mission?Impactful Work: You will be part of a team that helps thousands of people every year regain control of their lives.Stability & Growth: Work within a large, established nonprofit with 50+ attorneys and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.Community Focus: Engage in system advocacy to identify and challenge institutional barriers affecting the underserved.Ready to use your legal expertise to change a child's life? Apply today!