State of Florida
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934
State of Florida, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32118
Overview
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT - SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934
Posting closing date: 10/26/2025. Requisition No: 862265. Agency: Justice Administrative Commission. Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934. Salary: $72,113.18.
About The Organization 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. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child centered representation. The Office assigns a multi-disciplinary team which is comprised of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and hopefully a community volunteer or pro bono attorney, to represent each child the Office is court appointed to. More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org.
About The Work This is highly responsible work providing leadership regarding the practice of law, legal counsel for the Guardian ad Litem, and representation for the children in a judicial circuit's Guardian ad Litem Office. The Managing Attorney assists the Guardian ad Litem Circuit Director in implementing policies and procedures in consultation with the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. Managing Attorneys are working supervisors responsible for monitoring/litigating the most complex and/or sensitive cases involving the representation of abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The Managing Attorney also serves as administrative supervisor responsible for communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees’ performance; planning and directing their work; and recommending hiring, rewarding, or disciplining subordinate employees. The Managing Attorney works cooperatively with staff and volunteers to implement a strategy representing each child. The Managing Attorney must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and extremely sensitive issues before the court. The incumbent provides timely and accurate legal advice and representation on complex issues originating in the dependency court system. Incumbents in this class also serve as a liaison between the Guardian ad Litem Office, the community, and the courts. The Managing Attorney works with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand applicable legal issues and court procedures. Working relationships must be established with judges, the Department of Children and Families, community-based care lead agencies and other social service agencies, community organizations, local law enforcement, attorneys, and the public. Work is performed under day-to-day supervision of a Circuit Director; the practice of law is overseen by the Legal Regional Counsel.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and supervision of the Guardian ad Litem legal practice within the circuit.
Litigate and manage complex and sensitive dependency cases involving abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
Develop and implement policies and procedures in coordination with the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office.
Recruit, train, and evaluate staff and volunteers; manage performance and disciplinary actions as needed.
Serve as liaison among judges, the Department of Children and Families, community-based care lead agencies, social services, law enforcement, attorneys, and the public.
Provide timely and accurate legal advice and representation on complex dependency court issues.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid Florida driver license.
Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of dependency law; trial experience essential.
Supervisory experience preferred; exception for experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee.
Knowledge of Ch. 39, F.S. and ability to represent children effectively in legal proceedings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Legal skills and knowledge required to represent children in dependency proceedings.
Ability to organize resources, set priorities, and deliver presentations.
Knowledge of Guardian ad Litem Office policies, procedures, and the legal environment; current trends in child welfare.
Ability to supervise, plan, organize, prioritize, and evaluate staff performance.
Benefits
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
(9) Paid state holidays; Paid personal holiday; (13) Paid sick leave days; (176) Annual leave hours
Life insurance ($25,000) provided at no cost for all full-time positions; optional additional coverage
Additional insurances (dental, vision, disability, etc.)
Florida Bar annual dues paid by the Agency, contingent upon agency approval
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
No State of Florida income tax; no mandatory night/weekend/holiday work
State tuition waivers; introductory and ongoing training and CLE opportunities
Access to Lexis Nexis legal research
Other Information
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable accommodations available; notify the agency hiring authority.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace; reasonable suspicion drug testing is required.
Note: This posting includes the standard legal and employment information and is intended to reflect the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with the Supervising Attorney role in the Guardian ad Litem Office, 7th Circuit.
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Posting closing date: 10/26/2025. Requisition No: 862265. Agency: Justice Administrative Commission. Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934. Salary: $72,113.18.
About The Organization 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. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child centered representation. The Office assigns a multi-disciplinary team which is comprised of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and hopefully a community volunteer or pro bono attorney, to represent each child the Office is court appointed to. More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org.
About The Work This is highly responsible work providing leadership regarding the practice of law, legal counsel for the Guardian ad Litem, and representation for the children in a judicial circuit's Guardian ad Litem Office. The Managing Attorney assists the Guardian ad Litem Circuit Director in implementing policies and procedures in consultation with the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. Managing Attorneys are working supervisors responsible for monitoring/litigating the most complex and/or sensitive cases involving the representation of abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The Managing Attorney also serves as administrative supervisor responsible for communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees’ performance; planning and directing their work; and recommending hiring, rewarding, or disciplining subordinate employees. The Managing Attorney works cooperatively with staff and volunteers to implement a strategy representing each child. The Managing Attorney must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and extremely sensitive issues before the court. The incumbent provides timely and accurate legal advice and representation on complex issues originating in the dependency court system. Incumbents in this class also serve as a liaison between the Guardian ad Litem Office, the community, and the courts. The Managing Attorney works with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand applicable legal issues and court procedures. Working relationships must be established with judges, the Department of Children and Families, community-based care lead agencies and other social service agencies, community organizations, local law enforcement, attorneys, and the public. Work is performed under day-to-day supervision of a Circuit Director; the practice of law is overseen by the Legal Regional Counsel.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and supervision of the Guardian ad Litem legal practice within the circuit.
Litigate and manage complex and sensitive dependency cases involving abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
Develop and implement policies and procedures in coordination with the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office.
Recruit, train, and evaluate staff and volunteers; manage performance and disciplinary actions as needed.
Serve as liaison among judges, the Department of Children and Families, community-based care lead agencies, social services, law enforcement, attorneys, and the public.
Provide timely and accurate legal advice and representation on complex dependency court issues.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid Florida driver license.
Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of dependency law; trial experience essential.
Supervisory experience preferred; exception for experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee.
Knowledge of Ch. 39, F.S. and ability to represent children effectively in legal proceedings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Legal skills and knowledge required to represent children in dependency proceedings.
Ability to organize resources, set priorities, and deliver presentations.
Knowledge of Guardian ad Litem Office policies, procedures, and the legal environment; current trends in child welfare.
Ability to supervise, plan, organize, prioritize, and evaluate staff performance.
Benefits
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
(9) Paid state holidays; Paid personal holiday; (13) Paid sick leave days; (176) Annual leave hours
Life insurance ($25,000) provided at no cost for all full-time positions; optional additional coverage
Additional insurances (dental, vision, disability, etc.)
Florida Bar annual dues paid by the Agency, contingent upon agency approval
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
No State of Florida income tax; no mandatory night/weekend/holiday work
State tuition waivers; introductory and ongoing training and CLE opportunities
Access to Lexis Nexis legal research
Other Information
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable accommodations available; notify the agency hiring authority.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace; reasonable suspicion drug testing is required.
Note: This posting includes the standard legal and employment information and is intended to reflect the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with the Supervising Attorney role in the Guardian ad Litem Office, 7th Circuit.
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