MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22010645

Requisition No: 868414 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22010645

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010645 

Salary:  52,664.52 

Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2026 

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How to Apply

 

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/15thcircuit/jobs/5200586/mediator-family-court-part-time?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

 

Summary

***30 HOUR WORK WEEK***

This position informs parties of the mediation process, assists parties in resolving disputes, and prepares settlement agreements for review by the circuit courts and incorporation of agreements into orders, as appropriate. Working relationships are established with judges, court personnel, attorneys, and the general public. The person in this position will also be responsible for maintaining required statistical data, and other duties as directed. This position exercises independent judgment and works under the supervision of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Director.   

Examples of Work Performed

 

• Facilitate discussions and communications between the parties. 

 

• Help the parties reach an equitable settlement of their differences. 

 

• Reviews cases referred to the program for appropriateness.

 

• Reviews case files, confidential reports and other materials pertinent to the case. 

 

• Conducts mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases.

 

• Informs parties concerning the mediation process. 

 

• Prepares settlement agreements, as appropriate and conference reports on all cases mediated. 

 

• Prepares related documents to dispose of cases; submits agreements and documents to parties and to judge for review and incorporation into final orders. 

 

• Prepares and maintains statistical records and reports. 

 

• Completes continuing education training on a regular basis to maintain mediation certification; stays abreast of current standards and practices for certified and court appointed mediators. 

 

• Performs other office related work as required. 

 

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Bachelor's degree in social work, law, or a closely related field.

 
 Court/legal related experience.

 
 Requires Florida Supreme Court certification in family mediation.

 

PREFERRED:

• Florida Supreme Court certification in county mediation
• Florida Supreme Court certification in dependency mediation

 

Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  

• Knowledge of Florida Court System; Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program, specifically dependency and family court divisions

 

• Knowledge of court policies and procedures; pertinent laws, rules and goals

 

• Ability to use processed and techniques of resolving disputes

 

• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions

 

• Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation

 

• Ability to accurately determine child support calculation

 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Zoom

 

• Ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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