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Requisition No: 841462
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT - ATTORNEY - 21015737
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.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS 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 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Agency, contingent upon agency approval No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida ABOUT THE WORK 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, files pleadings, and attends court proceedings.
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. 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. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
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.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
Location: NAPLES, FL, US, 34112; FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901
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