People First Service Center
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934
People First Service Center, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32118
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934
Date: Oct 1, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 862265 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934 Click on the
“Career Opportunities”
icon. Scroll down to the link,
“Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here.” Complete the “mini” job application and
attach your current resume . Select Volusia County for the job location 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. As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. EMPLOYMENT 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 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, disability, etc. Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Agency, contingent upon agency approval Public Loan Forgiveness Program No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida State tuition waivers Introductory training on guardianship practice, dependency law and practice fundamentals as well as best practice guidance for attorneys communicating with and representing children. Ongoing live in-person trainings and webinars on case law, evidence, legal writing, trial skills, and ethics which fulfills CLE requirements. Online training academy with a catalog of introductory and advanced courses on topics to include dependency law, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, psychotropic medications, independent living, developmental disabilities, trauma, human trafficking, educational advocacy, and more. Lexis Nexis legal research search engine access. 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. ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Florida driver license. Graduation from an accredited law school, membership in The Florida Bar, and five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of dependency law. ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Legal skills and knowledge of Ch. 39, F.S., sufficient to effectively represent children in legal proceedings. Admission to The Florida Bar in good standing. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to organize, develop and deliver presentations. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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Date: Oct 1, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 862265 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - 21012934 Click on the
“Career Opportunities”
icon. Scroll down to the link,
“Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here.” Complete the “mini” job application and
attach your current resume . Select Volusia County for the job location 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. As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. EMPLOYMENT 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 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, disability, etc. Florida Bar annual dues are paid for by the Agency, contingent upon agency approval Public Loan Forgiveness Program No State of Florida income tax for residents of Florida State tuition waivers Introductory training on guardianship practice, dependency law and practice fundamentals as well as best practice guidance for attorneys communicating with and representing children. Ongoing live in-person trainings and webinars on case law, evidence, legal writing, trial skills, and ethics which fulfills CLE requirements. Online training academy with a catalog of introductory and advanced courses on topics to include dependency law, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, psychotropic medications, independent living, developmental disabilities, trauma, human trafficking, educational advocacy, and more. Lexis Nexis legal research search engine access. 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. ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Florida driver license. Graduation from an accredited law school, membership in The Florida Bar, and five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of dependency law. ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Legal skills and knowledge of Ch. 39, F.S., sufficient to effectively represent children in legal proceedings. Admission to The Florida Bar in good standing. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to organize, develop and deliver presentations. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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