Guardian Ad Litem Jobs
Guardian Ad Litem jobs are open across family courts, child welfare agencies, nonprofit advocacy organizations, and government social services, from entry-level volunteer-certified roles to senior case manager and program coordinator positions, with specializations in child dependency, juvenile delinquency, and elder guardianship. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition No: 887059
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL SECRETARY - 21015457
Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number: 21015457
Salary: $17,548.80
Posting Closing Date: 11/16/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
- 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 ST. LUCIE COUNTY for the job location
- Email your mini application and resume directly to C19Apps@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. The Guardian ad Litem Legal Secretary performs a variety of secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Attorneys in a local GAL Circuit office. The Legal Secretary works independently under the general supervision of the Circuit Director or Managing Attorney and must exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information. More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE:
- 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 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- State tuition waivers
- The legal secretary is responsible for composing and typing correspondence, detailed reports and charts, memoranda, etc., using a personal computer.
- The legal secretary is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive office filing system, preparing travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, and preparing materials for supervisor's use.
- A variety of working relationships are established within the Guardian ad Litem Office, and in state courts system personnel, vendors, judges and non-judicial officers, and the general public.
- The legal secretary works independently and must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Work is performed under general supervision of the Supervising Attorney.
- Must have a standard high school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative support experience, one year of which was in a Legal Secretary, Administrative Specialist II or comparable position preferred.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, two-year college or vocational school may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for year basis.
(The Executive Director or designee may waive the required training and experience requirements.)
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of computer software applications including Outlook, Excel and Word. Ability to talk to others and convey information.
- Ability to respond patiently with the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.
Nearest Major Market: Port Saint Lucie
Requisition No: 887059
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL SECRETARY - 21015457
Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.
Position Number: 21015457
Salary: $17,548.80
Posting Closing Date: 11/16/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
- 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 ST. LUCIE COUNTY for the job location
- Email your mini application and resume directly to C19Apps@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. The Guardian ad Litem Legal Secretary performs a variety of secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Attorneys in a local GAL Circuit office. The Legal Secretary works independently under the general supervision of the Circuit Director or Managing Attorney and must exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information. More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE:
- 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 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- State tuition waivers
- The legal secretary is responsible for composing and typing correspondence, detailed reports and charts, memoranda, etc., using a personal computer.
- The legal secretary is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive office filing system, preparing travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, and preparing materials for supervisor's use.
- A variety of working relationships are established within the Guardian ad Litem Office, and in state courts system personnel, vendors, judges and non-judicial officers, and the general public.
- The legal secretary works independently and must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Work is performed under general supervision of the Supervising Attorney.
- Must have a standard high school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative support experience, one year of which was in a Legal Secretary, Administrative Specialist II or comparable position preferred.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, two-year college or vocational school may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for year basis.
(The Executive Director or designee may waive the required training and experience requirements.)
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of computer software applications including Outlook, Excel and Word. Ability to talk to others and convey information.
- Ability to respond patiently with the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.
Nearest Major Market: Port Saint Lucie
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in guardian ad litem jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, law, or a related human services field
- Current CASA or state-approved guardian ad litem certification
- Experience conducting home visits, interviews, and best-interest assessments
- Familiarity with family court procedures and child welfare statutes in the hiring state
- Proficiency with case management software and court documentation systems
- Cleared background check including criminal history and child abuse registry review
Tips for Your Guardian Ad Litem Job Search
Lead your resume with appointment history
Hiring managers want to see how many cases you've handled and what courts appointed you. List the appointing court, case type, and approximate caseload volume for each position rather than describing duties in generic terms.
Get your CASA certification documented clearly
Many postings require or strongly prefer Court Appointed Special Advocate certification. List the certifying program, completion date, and any continuing education hours on your resume so screeners don't have to guess whether you're currently certified.
Target openings by court jurisdiction type
Family dependency courts, juvenile delinquency courts, and probate guardianship programs each write postings differently and expect different backgrounds. Filter by jurisdiction type when you search so you're applying to roles where your specific case experience is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists guardian ad litem openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case narrative for interviews
Interviewers for guardian ad litem roles almost always ask you to walk through a difficult case. Have a concise story ready that shows how you gathered information, weighed the child's or ward's best interests, and made a recommendation the court could act on.
Ask about caseload caps before accepting an offer
Caseload size directly affects your ability to meet reporting deadlines and court appearances. During negotiations, ask the program director what the average active caseload is and whether the organization follows any professional standards for maximum case assignments.
Guardian Ad Litem Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many guardian ad litem jobs are remote?
About 100% of guardian ad litem openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of court appearances, home visits, and client interviews that most roles require. Administrative, supervisory, and program coordination positions within guardian ad litem programs are the most likely to offer partial remote flexibility.
How do you become a guardian ad litem?
To become a guardian ad litem, complete a state-approved or CASA training program, which typically includes classroom instruction on child development, court procedures, and mandatory reporting obligations. After training, you're sworn in and assigned cases by a judge. Building experience across different case types, maintaining your certification through continuing education, and developing relationships with family court staff strengthens your standing for paid program roles.
Can you get hired as a guardian ad litem with little experience?
Yes, many programs hire candidates with limited direct experience if they hold relevant education and completed volunteer guardian ad litem or CASA training. Emphasize transferable skills from social work, education, counseling, or legal settings. Some county programs specifically recruit career-changers and provide structured mentorship during initial case assignments to build competency before independent court representation.
What does the guardian ad litem interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screening focused on your background in child welfare or legal advocacy, followed by an in-person panel interview with program staff and sometimes a supervising attorney. Interviewers typically present a hypothetical case scenario and ask how you'd conduct your investigation and form a best-interest recommendation. Reference checks and a background screening come before any offer is finalized.
Where can I find and apply to guardian ad litem jobs?
You can find and apply to guardian ad litem jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your certifications, court experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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