Circuit/Family Mediator — Facilitate Mediations

My Florida CFO; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State Courts System in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Mediator to conduct circuit/family court mediations and draft settlement agreements for mediation cases. The role requires preparing orders, reviewing case materials, and communicating with attorneys, judges, and litigants throughout the process.

Qualification includes Florida Supreme Court certification in Circuit/Family mediation with a preference for five years of mediation experience and a Juris Doctorate.

Qualifications

• Must be conversant with family law proceedings in accordance with Chapters 39, 61, 63 and 742.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply Florida statutes and case law concerning family matters.
• Ability to work with litigants who are in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of civil, family and juvenile procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct circuit/family court mediations and draft settlement agreements.
• Travel to court locations served by the Mediation Division as required.
• Communicate with attorneys, parties, judges, and court staff.
• Review case files and confidential reports; inform litigants about the mediation process.
• Prepare/draft settlement agreements and court orders; manage execution.
• Complete closing paperwork and maintain mediation records.

Skills

Family law knowledge

Mediation

Communication skills

Court procedures

Education

Florida Supreme Court certification in Circuit/Family mediation

Juris Doctorate preferred

Job description

Florida State Courts System in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Mediator to conduct circuit/family court mediations and draft settlement agreements for mediation cases. The role requires preparing orders, reviewing case materials, and communicating with attorneys, judges, and litigants throughout the process.

Qualification includes Florida Supreme Court certification in Circuit/Family mediation with a preference for five years of mediation experience and a Juris Doctorate.