GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY - 21015552

Requisition No: 873056 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY - 21015552 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21015552 Salary: $56,650.08 Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2026 Hybrid, Full Time Attorney (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 child‑centered representation. Guardian ad Litem Attorneys are assigned by the Office to represent children as part of a multi‑disciplinary team that includes a child welfare professional and, ideally, a community volunteer or pro bono attorney. In addition, dependency judges rely on the Guardian ad Litem to provide them with thorough and accurate information regarding the children under the court’s jurisdiction. Benefits Package As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the State’s benefits. Total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed below is valued at a minimum of $81,037.24. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections. In addition to the state‑wide benefits, the employee’s insurance rate will be significantly low due to state contribution. For example, single coverage is as low as $8.34 per month, and family coverage costs only about $30 per month. State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3 % employee contribution required) 9 Paid state holidays 1 Paid personal holiday 13 Paid sick leave days 176 Annual leave hours Life insurance $25,000 provided by the state at no cost for all FTE positions (employee may purchase additional coverage) Additional supplemental insurances such as dental, vision, disability, etc. Florida Bar annual dues paid by the Agency, contingent upon agency approval Public Loan Forgiveness Program No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida No mandatory night/weekend/holiday scheduled work State Tuition Waiver Program Introductory training on guardianship practice, dependency law and practice fundamentals as well as best practice guidance for attorneys communicating with and representing children Ongoing live in‑person trainings and webinars on case law, evidence, legal writing, trial skills, and ethics that fulfill CLE requirements. Annual advanced litigation skills training Online training academy with a catalog of courses on dependency law, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, psychotropic medications, independent living, developmental disabilities, trauma, human trafficking, educational advocacy, and more Lexis Nexis legal research search engine access About The Work This position can 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 represent children and work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, focusing on timely achievement of permanency and normalcy for the child. The position 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, files pleadings and motions, and attends court proceedings including, but not limited to, hearings, depositions, and mediations, and meets with Guardian ad Litem staff, witnesses, collateral contacts pertinent to the case, and the children represented by the Office. The Attorney represents, advocates, and negotiates for the assigned children inside and outside the courtroom. The incumbent also performs other duties assigned by management. Incumbents report directly to the Managing Attorney of their assigned Circuit for all activities related to the practice of law, and also work under the operational and administrative supervision of the Circuit Director. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possession of legal skills and knowledge sufficient to represent the children appointed to the Office, evidenced by admission to the Florida Bar; ability to advocate effectively in court on behalf of the child. Knowledge of juvenile law, including relevant rules of procedure and evidence, and guardian ad litem legal representation for children. Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with individuals involved in litigation and stressful situations; ability to work with individuals from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds. Ability to utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Education and Experience Requirements A valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar. Candidates pending admission may be considered with approval by the Executive Director or designee. An exception for the required experience may be granted by the Executive Director or his designee. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida