Senior Guardian ad Litem Attorney (Remote)

My Florida Families; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

State retirement package

Paid holidays

Annual leave hours

Health insurance options

Zusammenfassung

The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Florida is seeking a Senior Attorney to lead the legal representation for abused and neglected children in dependency court. You will join a multidisciplinary team and focus on timely permanency for each child.

Responsibilities include reviewing case files, developing strategies, filing pleadings, and appearing in court to advocate for the child. A Florida Bar license and strong trial skills are essential; remote work may be possible after onboarding.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to The Florida Bar.
• Two years of experience in the practice of dependency or related law; strong trial skills.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Aufgaben

• Represent the children in court and negotiate on their behalf.
• Review case files, investigate facts, and develop legal strategies.
• File pleadings and motions; attend hearings, depositions and mediations.
• Work under supervision of the Managing Attorney and lead other GAL attorneys.

Kenntnisse

Legal skills

Juvenile law

Communication

PC skills

Ausbildung

Law degree

Florida Bar admission

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Florida is seeking a Senior Attorney to lead the legal representation for abused and neglected children in dependency court. You will join a multidisciplinary team and focus on timely permanency for each child.

Responsibilities include reviewing case files, developing strategies, filing pleadings, and appearing in court to advocate for the child. A Florida Bar license and strong trial skills are essential; remote work may be possible after onboarding.