GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21013133

Requisition No: 841147 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21013133

 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21013133 

Salary:  $66,979.84 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 

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Hybrid, Senior Attorney

STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE

(This position has the ability to be flexible for a remote work schedule after successful onboarding.)

 

IMPORTANT! – Please navigate to the following website:  www.guardianadlitem.org to apply for this position:

 

• 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 CITRUS for the job location

OR

• Email your mini application and resume directly to C5.Apps@gal.fl.gov

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY

 

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. Guardian ad Litem Attorneys are assigned by the Office to represent children as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes a child welfare professional and hopefully a community volunteer or pro bono attorney.  In addition, dependency judges rely on the Guardian ad Litem to provide them with thorough and accurate information regarding the children under the court’s jurisdiction.  More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org.

 

BENEFITS PACKAGE

 

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. Total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed below is valued at a minimum of $93,137.24.  Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.  

 

As a full-time employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. In fact, single coverage is as low as $8.34 per month with family coverage costing only $30 per month. While the rates are higher for half-time employees, health insurance options are still available to you as long as you are in a salaried position.

 

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:  

 

• State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
• (9) Paid state holidays