Guardian ad Litem Attorney
State of Florida
Senior Attorney
State of Florida
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida
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💰 $66,980 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Represent children appointed to the Office in dependency court proceedings as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Review case files to identify legal issues and conduct independent investigations of the facts of the case.
- 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 the assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.
- Assist other Guardian ad Litem Attorneys in developing and implementing case strategies.
- Work under the supervision of the Managing Attorney and operational/administrative supervision of the Circuit Director.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
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 and 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.
- An exception for the required experience may be granted by the Executive Director or their designee.
