GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT - LEGAL SECRETARY - 21015584

Position Title: LEGAL SECRETARY - 7TH CIRCUIT - GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE

Requisition No: 862861. Position Number: 21015584. Salary: $33,760.01. Posting Closing Date: 07/19/2026. Agency: Justice Administrative Commission.
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.
Responsibilities

Compose and type correspondence, detailed reports, charts, memoranda, etc. using a personal computer.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive office filing system.
Prepare travel arrangements, schedule meetings, and prepare materials for supervisor’s use.
Work independently under general supervision of the Supervising Attorney.
Exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Standard high school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative support experience, including at least one year as a Legal Secretary, Administrative Specialist II, or comparable position.
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college, two‑year college, or vocational school may substitute for the recommended experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including spelling and grammar.
Knowledge of computer software applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to communicate clearly, respond patiently to the public, and maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
The Executive Director or designee may waive the required training and experience requirements.
Benefits

State of Florida Retirement package – pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required).
State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Flexible spending account.
Nine paid state holidays each calendar year.
One paid personal holiday each fiscal year.
13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year.
13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years.
Life insurance of $25,000 provided by the state at no cost to FTE positions.
Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
State tuition waivers.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. You may have a change in your retirement benefits depending on your retirement date.
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) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.

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