State of Florida
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21016314
State of Florida, Ocala, Florida, United States, 34470
Guardian Ad Litem Office, 5th Circuit – Senior Attorney
Requisition No: 856968
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY
Position Number: 21016314
Salary: $66,979.84
Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2025
About The Organization and The Opportunity 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.
Key Responsibilities
Represent children as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Conduct investigations, research, develop legal strategies, file pleadings and motions, and attend court proceedings.
Advocate and negotiate for assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.
Assist other Guardian Ad Litem Attorneys in case strategy development.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Experience
Admission to the Florida Bar (or pending admission with approval).
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Minimum two years of experience in the practice of dependency or related law.
Strong trial skills preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Legal skills sufficient to represent children and advocate effectively in court.
Knowledge of juvenile law, relevant rules of procedure, evidence, and guardian ad litem representation.
Effective communication with individuals in stressful situations.
Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work with culturally and economically diverse backgrounds.
Education & Licenses
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Benefits
State retirement package – pension or investment plan.
Paid state holidays, personal holiday, sick leave, annual leave.
Health insurance at low cost.
Florida Bar annual dues paid by agency.
Public loan forgiveness program.
No state of Florida income tax for residents.
No mandatory night/weekend/holiday shifts.
State tuition waiver program.
Introductory and advanced training, ongoing live in-person training, webinars for CLE compliance.
Lexis Nexis legal research access.
Application Process Please apply through www.guardianadlitem.org or send a mini application with a current resume to C5.Apps@gal.fl.gov.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
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About The Organization and The Opportunity 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.
Key Responsibilities
Represent children as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Conduct investigations, research, develop legal strategies, file pleadings and motions, and attend court proceedings.
Advocate and negotiate for assigned children inside and outside the courtroom.
Assist other Guardian Ad Litem Attorneys in case strategy development.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Experience
Admission to the Florida Bar (or pending admission with approval).
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Minimum two years of experience in the practice of dependency or related law.
Strong trial skills preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Legal skills sufficient to represent children and advocate effectively in court.
Knowledge of juvenile law, relevant rules of procedure, evidence, and guardian ad litem representation.
Effective communication with individuals in stressful situations.
Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work with culturally and economically diverse backgrounds.
Education & Licenses
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Benefits
State retirement package – pension or investment plan.
Paid state holidays, personal holiday, sick leave, annual leave.
Health insurance at low cost.
Florida Bar annual dues paid by agency.
Public loan forgiveness program.
No state of Florida income tax for residents.
No mandatory night/weekend/holiday shifts.
State tuition waiver program.
Introductory and advanced training, ongoing live in-person training, webinars for CLE compliance.
Lexis Nexis legal research access.
Application Process Please apply through www.guardianadlitem.org or send a mini application with a current resume to C5.Apps@gal.fl.gov.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
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