Senior Attorney - Guardian ad Litem (Remote)

My Florida Families; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension or investment plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is seeking a Senior Attorney to represent abused, neglected, and dependent children in Florida courts. The role involves independent case law development, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and courtroom advocacy to advance permanency and well-being for children.

Ideal candidates have Florida Bar admission, strong trial skills, and experience in juvenile dependency or related areas.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted to The Florida Bar and eligible to practice in dependency or related law.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; strong trial skills preferred.
• Two years of experience in dependency or related law; active admission pending OK per leadership.

Aufgaben

• Represent children in court and negotiate case strategies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform legal research, prepare pleadings and motions, and attend hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Coordinate with guardians ad litem staff, witnesses, and parties to advance timely permanency for the child.

Kenntnisse

Florida Bar admitted

Trial advocacy

Juvenile law

Legal research

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor

Florida Bar membership

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is seeking a Senior Attorney to represent abused, neglected, and dependent children in Florida courts. The role involves independent case law development, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and courtroom advocacy to advance permanency and well-being for children.

Ideal candidates have Florida Bar admission, strong trial skills, and experience in juvenile dependency or related areas.