Senior Guardian ad Litem Attorney – 6th Circuit, Part-Time, Remote

Florida; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement package

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Health insurance options

Training and CLE opportunities

Job summary

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Florida seeks a Senior Attorney to join as a part-time (20 hours per week) guardian ad litem. The attorney will lead representation of children, work under the Managing Attorney, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely permanency and appropriate advocacy.

Requirements include JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, and at least two years in dependency or related law.

Qualifications

• Admission to The Florida Bar and JD from an accredited law school.
• Two years of experience in dependency or related law.
• Ability to advocate effectively in court on behalf of children.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Represent, advocate, and negotiate for assigned children in and out of court.
• Perform investigations, develop legal strategies, and file pleadings and motions.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work under supervision of the Managing Attorney and Circuit Director.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Courtroom representation

Communication

Case review

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Two years of dependency or related law experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

LexisNexis

Job description

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Florida seeks a Senior Attorney to join as a part-time (20 hours per week) guardian ad litem. The attorney will lead representation of children, work under the Managing Attorney, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely permanency and appropriate advocacy.

Requirements include JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, and at least two years in dependency or related law.