GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL SECRETARY - 21012878 Job at State

Overview

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT - LEGAL SECRETARY - 21012878

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Requisition No: 861859

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL SECRETARY - 21012878

Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21012878

Salary: $34,652.30

Posting Closing Date: 10/25/2025

Important Application Instructions

To apply for this position, navigate to www.guardianadlitem.org and:

• Click on the “Career Opportunities” icon.
• Scroll to the link, “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here.”
• Complete the “mini” job application and attach your current resume.
• Select HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY for the job location.

Or email your mini application and resume directly to C13.Apps@gal.fl.gov.

About The Organization And The Opportunity

The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings. The Office upholds integrity, excellence and child-centered representation. The Guardian ad Litem Legal Secretary performs a variety of secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Attorneys in a local GAL Circuit office. The Legal Secretary works independently under the general supervision of the Circuit Director or Managing Attorney and must exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information. More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org.

Benefits

• State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
• State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending account
• Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
• One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
• 13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
• 13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
• Life insurance of $25,000 provided by the state at no cost for all FTE positions
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• State tuition waivers

Responsibilities

• The legal secretary composes and types correspondence, detailed reports and charts, memoranda, etc., using a personal computer.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive office filing system, prepares travel arrangements, schedules meetings, and prepares materials for supervisor's use.
• Maintains working relationships with state courts personnel, vendors, judges and the general public.
• Works independently and exercises discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Works under general supervision of the Supervising Attorney.

Education And Training Guidelines

• Must have a standard high school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative support experience; one year of prior Legal Secretary/Administrative Specialist II experience preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent from a two-year college or vocational school may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; grammar and spelling proficiency.
• Knowledge of computer software including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace with reasonable suspicion drug testing where applicable.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Government Administration

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