GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21013163
State of FloridaJacksonville, Florida, United States
Posted January 23, 2026
66979.84 - 66979.84 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The State of Florida offers diverse career opportunities across various departments, focusing on responsive public service to over 19 million residents. Positions range from policy influence to reliable resource provision, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and dedication. The state values professional development, quality of life, and offers a favorable tax climate and business-friendly policies.
Job Description
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Benefits
- State of Florida Retirement package
- Paid state holidays
- Paid personal holiday
- Paid sick leave days
- Annual leave hours
- Life insurance
- Additional supplemental insurances
- Florida Bar annual dues
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida
- State Tuition Waiver Program
