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GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY
State of Florida - West Palm Beach, FL
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The Guardian ad Litem Office is seeking a full-time Attorney to provide independent legal representation to abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Florida's dependency court proceedings. This role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to advocate for children's rights and ensure their best interests are represented in court. The position offers flexibility for remote work after successful onboarding and requires a strong commitment to child advocacy and legal excellence.
Responsibilities
- Represent children in dependency court proceedings as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Conduct independent investigations of case facts and identify legal issues.
- Research and develop legal strategies for cases.
- File pleadings and motions in court.
- Attend court proceedings including hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Communicate effectively with children, witnesses, and other stakeholders involved in the cases.
- Advocate and negotiate for the assigned children both inside and outside the courtroom.
- Review case files and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar.
- Possession of legal skills and knowledge sufficient to represent children.
- Ability to advocate effectively in court on behalf of children.
- Knowledge of juvenile law, relevant rules of procedure, and evidence.
- Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with individuals in stressful situations.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Valid Florida Driver's License.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in dependency or related law (2+ years preferred).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Vision insurance
- State of Florida Retirement package (Pension or investment plan)
- Paid personal holiday
- Paid sick leave days
- Annual leave hours
- $25,000 life insurance provided at no cost
- Florida Bar annual dues paid by the Agency
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- No State of Florida income tax for residents
- State Tuition Waiver Program
- Introductory and ongoing training on guardianship and dependency law.
