GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- HYBRID SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21015543

Requisition No: 832213 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- HYBRID SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21015543

 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21015543 

Salary:  $35,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 

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Hybrid, Part Time Senior Attorney

STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE

 

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

 

THIS IS A HALF-TIME (20 hours per week) POSITION.

 

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 zealous advocacy for the children it represents.  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 $47,143.60.  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
• (1) Paid personal holiday
• (13) Paid sick leave days
• (88) Annual leave hours
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at a pro-rated cost to you for all FTE positions.  Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, disability, etc. 
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