Family Law Program Leader & Mediator

Superior-Court-of-California,-County-of-Sonom; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma, seeks a Family Law Facilitator to develop and administer a program supporting self-represented litigants in family law matters, including child and spousal support and health insurance issues. The role supervises paralegal staff and volunteers, designs clinics, prepares orders and schedules, and coordinates with community resources to aid litigants.

Qualifications include active membership in the California Bar, five years of practice with

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Five years admission to the practice before the California Supreme Court; and a minimum of three years in family law.
• Proficiency with family law support and forms software; understanding of domestic violence issues.

Responsibilities

• Plans, administers, and oversees the Family Law Facilitator program.
• Designs clinics and workshops for self-represented litigants in family law matters.
• Mediates, drafts stipulations, and prepares orders after hearings; maintains court records and reports.
• Supervises parapro fessionals and volunteers; coordinates with community resources and courts.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Mediation and negotiation

Communication to diverse audiences

Program development and policy

Education

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Five years admission to practice before CA Supreme Court

Three years experience in family law

Tools

Family law software

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma, seeks a Family Law Facilitator to develop and administer a program supporting self-represented litigants in family law matters, including child and spousal support and health insurance issues. The role supervises paralegal staff and volunteers, designs clinics, prepares orders and schedules, and coordinates with community resources to aid litigants.

Qualifications include active membership in the California Bar, five years of practice with