State of Florida
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 18TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21013591
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, United States,
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 18TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21013591Date: Sep 4, 2024
Requisition No: 836850
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 18TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21013591
(This position has the ability to be flexible for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.)
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY
The 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 WORK
This position has the ability to be flexible for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.
Work 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 and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The work involves contact with people in stressful situations, and the incumbent must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and extremely sensitive issues before the court.
The incumbent reviews case files to identify legal issues, conducts an independent investigation of the facts of the case, researches and develops legal strategies for the cases, files pleadings, and motions, and attends court proceedings including, but not limited to, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
The Senior Attorney represents, advocates, and negotiates for the assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.
Incumbents in this class report directly to the Managing Attorney of their assigned Circuit for all activities related to the practice of law.
ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Possession 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 and stressful situations.
Ability to utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A 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 and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
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.
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Requisition No: 836850
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 18TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21013591
(This position has the ability to be flexible for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.)
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY
The 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 WORK
This position has the ability to be flexible for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.
Work 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 and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The work involves contact with people in stressful situations, and the incumbent must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and extremely sensitive issues before the court.
The incumbent reviews case files to identify legal issues, conducts an independent investigation of the facts of the case, researches and develops legal strategies for the cases, files pleadings, and motions, and attends court proceedings including, but not limited to, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
The Senior Attorney represents, advocates, and negotiates for the assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.
Incumbents in this class report directly to the Managing Attorney of their assigned Circuit for all activities related to the practice of law.
ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Possession 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 and stressful situations.
Ability to utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A 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 and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
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.
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