State of Florida
Guardian ad Litem Office, 19th Circuit- PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 21013136
State of Florida, Florida, New York, United States
Guardian ad Litem Office, 19th Circuit – Paralegal Specialist (Requisition 21013136)
Agency:
Justice Administrative Commission Pay Plan:
Justice Admin Comm. Position Number:
21013136 Salary:
$40,571.70 Posting Closing Date:
01/09/2026
How to Apply To apply, please follow one of the methods below:
Navigate to
www.guardianadlitem.org , then click the "Career Opportunities" icon.
Scroll to "Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here" and complete the mini‑application, attaching your resume.
Alternatively, email the mini‑application and resume directly to
C19.Apps@gal.fl.gov .
Select "ST. LUCIE COUNTY" as the job location.
About the Position The Guardian ad Litem Paralegal Specialist provides secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to Attorneys in the 19th Circuit GAL Office. The role receives general supervision from the Managing Attorney or Circuit Director and handles sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
Responsibilities
Cite check, proofread, and finalize legal briefs under supervision.
Maintain case files, court calendars, and litigation timetables.
Prepare case summaries, pleadings, orders, and summonses under attorney supervision.
Draft and file pleadings and motions for attorneys.
Establish working relationships with State Courts personnel, private attorneys, law firms, outside organizations, and the public.
Gather and analyze research data.
Qualifications
Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, paralegal, legal paraprofessional, or lawyer’s/attorney’s assistant; or
A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or allied legal services; or
Graduation from a law school; or
Executive Director or designee may waive the required training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal citation (Bluebook) and legal terminology.
Knowledge of law and legal procedure, grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics.
Ability to perform legal writing and research legal documents.
Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
Ability to maintain files and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain relationships.
Benefits
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution). State group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental).
Flexible spending account. Nine paid state holidays per year.
One paid personal holiday per fiscal year. 13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year.
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year (increase after five years).
Life insurance of $25,000 free of charge; additional coverage available for purchase.
Public Loan Forgiveness Program. State tuition waivers.
EEO Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Accommodations Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the agency hiring authority or the People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance.
Drug‑Free Workplace All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
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Justice Administrative Commission Pay Plan:
Justice Admin Comm. Position Number:
21013136 Salary:
$40,571.70 Posting Closing Date:
01/09/2026
How to Apply To apply, please follow one of the methods below:
Navigate to
www.guardianadlitem.org , then click the "Career Opportunities" icon.
Scroll to "Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here" and complete the mini‑application, attaching your resume.
Alternatively, email the mini‑application and resume directly to
C19.Apps@gal.fl.gov .
Select "ST. LUCIE COUNTY" as the job location.
About the Position The Guardian ad Litem Paralegal Specialist provides secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to Attorneys in the 19th Circuit GAL Office. The role receives general supervision from the Managing Attorney or Circuit Director and handles sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
Responsibilities
Cite check, proofread, and finalize legal briefs under supervision.
Maintain case files, court calendars, and litigation timetables.
Prepare case summaries, pleadings, orders, and summonses under attorney supervision.
Draft and file pleadings and motions for attorneys.
Establish working relationships with State Courts personnel, private attorneys, law firms, outside organizations, and the public.
Gather and analyze research data.
Qualifications
Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, paralegal, legal paraprofessional, or lawyer’s/attorney’s assistant; or
A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or allied legal services; or
Graduation from a law school; or
Executive Director or designee may waive the required training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal citation (Bluebook) and legal terminology.
Knowledge of law and legal procedure, grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics.
Ability to perform legal writing and research legal documents.
Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
Ability to maintain files and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain relationships.
Benefits
State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution). State group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental).
Flexible spending account. Nine paid state holidays per year.
One paid personal holiday per fiscal year. 13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year.
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year (increase after five years).
Life insurance of $25,000 free of charge; additional coverage available for purchase.
Public Loan Forgiveness Program. State tuition waivers.
EEO Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Accommodations Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the agency hiring authority or the People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance.
Drug‑Free Workplace All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
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