Guardian ad Litem Litigation Director

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Job location
100 E. Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Aid Society of the O.C.B.A., Inc.,
Street address: 
100 E. Robinson Street
City: 
Orlando
State: 
Florida
ZIP: 
32801
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Guardian ad Litem Litigation Director Wanted for Legal Aid Society of the O.C.B.A., Inc.

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association in Orlando, Florida, provides civil legal assistance to very low income residents primarily in family, housing, consumer, public benefits and immigration law and best interest representation of abused, abandoned and neglected dependent children. Services are provided by staff and large number of pro bono attorneys and other volunteers. We are seeking an attorney with 5-7 years of experience to supervise and support the casework of staff and volunteer attorney Guardians ad litem. The attorney will work with other staff to develop, implement and evaluate effectiveness of advocacy projects; develop and prepare of grant applications; help establish annual project goals and objectives and monitor the progress of staff in achieving those goals and objectives; and serve as a member of the overall management team.

Experience in juvenile dependency law, social work, or other children’s advocacy work is highly desirable but not required. Litigation, supervisory, and pro bono experience is required. Position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. We are a general delivery legal aid provider with 55 years of service in Central Florida with an integrated practice and strong pro bono involvement. Any hire will be required to work together as a team with our varied practice groups, local bar associations, and community based organizations. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required. Member of The Florida Bar in good standing required. Excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. Position is closed when filled. Please forward cover letter, resume, and references to:

Mandy Silvestris
Legal Aid Society of the O.C.B.A., Inc.
100 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 841-8310
Fax: (407) 648-9240
E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

Requirements: 

Experience in juvenile dependency law, social work, or other children’s advocacy work is highly desirable but not required. Litigation, supervisory, and pro bono experience is required. Position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. We are a general delivery legal aid provider with 55 years of service in Central Florida with an integrated practice and strong pro bono involvement. Any hire will be required to work together as a team with our varied practice groups, local bar associations, and community based organizations. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required. Member of The Florida Bar in good standing required. Excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. Position is closed when filled.

To apply: 

Please forward cover letter, resume, and references to:

Mandy Silvestris
Legal Aid Society of the O.C.B.A., Inc.
100 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 841-8310
Fax: (407) 648-9240
E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer