GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 17TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21012948

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 17TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21012948The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.Requisition No:862301Agency: Justice Administrative CommissionWorking Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 17TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21012948Guardian ad Litem – Senior Attorney – Lead AttorneyClick 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 Broward County for the job locationABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITYThe 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.BENEFITS PACKAGEAs 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 holidaysPaid personal holiday(13) Paid sick leave days(176) Annual leave hoursLife 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 approvalPublic Loan Forgiveness ProgramNo State of Florida income tax for residents of FloridaState Tuition Waiver ProgramIntroductory 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 OPPORTUNITYThe role of the Lead Attorney is to assist the Managing Attorney in the management of the legal team.ABOUT THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties of the Lead Attorney include but are not limited to: special litigation in designated area(s) of subject-matter expertise, supervision of attorneys throughout the circuit as assigned in the area of special litigation/expertise, and supervision of attorneys in assigned county/counties.ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESPossession of legal skills and knowledge sufficient to represent the children appointed to the Office as evidenced by admission to The Florida Bar.Knowledge of juvenile law, including relevant rules of procedure and evidence, and guardian ad litem legal representation for children.Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with individuals involved in litigation and stressful situations.Ability to utilize a personal computer, including software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA valid Florida Driver’s License is required.Graduation from an accredited law school, membership in the Florida Bar and two years of experience in the practice of dependency or related law.An exception for the required experience may be granted by the Executive Director or their designee.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 and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301Nearest Major Market: Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market: Miami #J-18808-Ljbffr