Family Court Mediator: Resolve Conflicts & Mentor Juniors

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid term life insurance (25k)

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Mediator-Circuit/Family in Jacksonville to conduct court-referred mediations, facilitate resolution, and travel to court locations as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing settlement documents, communicating with attorneys and judges, mentoring new mediators, and maintaining records. Requires Florida Supreme Court mediation certification, and a juris doctorate is preferred; five years of mediation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be conversant with family law proceedings per state statutes.
• Interpret and apply Florida statutes and case law in mediations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with litigants under stress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct circuit/family mediations; travel to court locations as required.
• Coordinate with attorneys, parties, judges and staff by phone/e-mail.
• Review case files and prepare settlement agreements or court orders.
• Complete closing paperwork and maintain mediation records.
• Mentor new mediators and supervise volunteer mediators and students.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain certification through continuing education.
• Attend meetings to share information and stay current with standards.

Skills

Family law knowledge

Mediation experience

Clear communication

Education

Florida Supreme Court mediation certification (Circuit/Family)

Juris Doctorate (preferred)

Five years mediation experience preferred

Job description

The State of Florida is seeking a Mediator-Circuit/Family in Jacksonville to conduct court-referred mediations, facilitate resolution, and travel to court locations as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing settlement documents, communicating with attorneys and judges, mentoring new mediators, and maintaining records. Requires Florida Supreme Court mediation certification, and a juris doctorate is preferred; five years of mediation experience is preferred.