State of Florida
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21015644
State of Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21015644
Date: Aug 28, 2024Requisition No: 836460Agency: Justice Administrative CommissionWorking Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21015644This position has the ability to be flexible for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITYThe Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence, and zealous advocacy for the children it represents.ABOUT THE WORKWork is performed under the supervision of the Managing Attorney or his or her designee.Guardian ad Litem Attorneys are assigned by the Office to represent children as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The work involves contact with people in stressful situations, requiring discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.The incumbent reviews case files, conducts investigations, researches legal strategies, files pleadings, and attends court proceedings.The Senior Attorney represents, advocates, and negotiates for the assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.Incumbents report directly to the Managing Attorney for all activities related to the practice of law.ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESPossession of legal skills and knowledge sufficient to represent the children appointed to the Office as evidenced by admission to The Florida Bar.Knowledge of juvenile law, including relevant rules of procedure and evidence.Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with individuals involved in litigation.Ability to utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA valid Florida Driver’s License is required.Graduation from an accredited law school, membership in the Florida Bar, and two years of experience in the practice of dependency or related law.Strong trial skills preferred.An exception for the required experience may be granted by the Executive Director or their designee.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 in advance.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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Date: Aug 28, 2024Requisition No: 836460Agency: Justice Administrative CommissionWorking Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 8TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21015644This position has the ability to be flexible for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITYThe Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence, and zealous advocacy for the children it represents.ABOUT THE WORKWork is performed under the supervision of the Managing Attorney or his or her designee.Guardian ad Litem Attorneys are assigned by the Office to represent children as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The work involves contact with people in stressful situations, requiring discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.The incumbent reviews case files, conducts investigations, researches legal strategies, files pleadings, and attends court proceedings.The Senior Attorney represents, advocates, and negotiates for the assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.Incumbents report directly to the Managing Attorney for all activities related to the practice of law.ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESPossession of legal skills and knowledge sufficient to represent the children appointed to the Office as evidenced by admission to The Florida Bar.Knowledge of juvenile law, including relevant rules of procedure and evidence.Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with individuals involved in litigation.Ability to utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA valid Florida Driver’s License is required.Graduation from an accredited law school, membership in the Florida Bar, and two years of experience in the practice of dependency or related law.Strong trial skills preferred.An exception for the required experience may be granted by the Executive Director or their designee.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 in advance.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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