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Attorney Defense of Indigent Parents
Job in
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 33401, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Employer details provided on application.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Lawyer, Legal Counsel
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Entry level attorneys, admitted to the Florida Bar, needed for the defense of indigent parents in the West Palm Beach office of The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 4th District ("RC4"). RC4 is a state agency which functions in dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in juvenile court as a public defender’s office for parents who are unable to afford private counsel.
Our clients face the removal of their children due to concerns of abuse and neglect amid a myriad of issues commonly intertwined with the circumstances of poverty, including domestic violence, substance use disorder, mental health, and housing instability. Candidates must be willing to embrace the agency’s assertive, client-centered representation model and orientation to proactive litigation and taking cases to trial.
Trial advocacy coursework and public defender/indigent defense office internships preferred. The positions require extensive court appearances and daily client contact. RC4 encourages applicants with a commitment to public interest work and a preference for trial advocacy to apply. Entry level salary is $70,000 along with a full state employment benefits package. xrlwcon Please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Work Location:
In person
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