State of Florida

Senior Attorney

State of Florida

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida

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Salary

💰 $66,980 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Represent children in dependency court proceedings as part of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including a child welfare professional and community volunteer or pro bono attorney.
  • Review case files to identify legal issues and conduct independent investigations of facts.
  • Research and develop legal strategies; file pleadings and motions.
  • Attend court proceedings including hearings, depositions, and mediations.
  • Meet with Guardian ad Litem staff, witnesses, collateral contacts, and the children represented by the Office.
  • Represent, advocate, and negotiate for assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.
  • Assist other Guardian ad Litem Attorneys in developing and implementing case strategies.
  • Report directly to the Managing Attorney and work under operational and administrative supervision of the Circuit Director.
  • Position has flexibility for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.

Requirements

  • Possession of legal skills and knowledge sufficient to represent the children appointed to the Office as 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.
  • A valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited law school.
  • Membership in the Florida Bar.
  • Two years of experience in the practice of dependency or related law.
  • Candidates may be considered pending admission to The Florida Bar if granted by the Executive Director or his designee.
  • Strong trial skills preferred.
  • Exception for the required experience may be granted by the Executive Director or their designee.
  • State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.
  • Subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.