MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY

Requisition No: 829505

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22010258

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010258

Salary: $50,128.08 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2024

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Tenth Judicial Circuit; Bartow, Florida

Job Description

The Family Mediator is primarily responsible for conducting family mediations and drafting settlement agreements. Additional duties include tracking and periodically reviewing statistics, and maintaining open communication throughout the year about the success and utilization of the family mediation program. Employee must establish and maintain relationships with judges, court personnel, local attorneys, Child Support Enforcement, other service providers, the Clerk’s Office, contractual and volunteer mediators, etc.

The Mediator works under general supervision of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Director and cooperates with the Mediation Services Coordinator to promote departmental programs, such as participation in outreach, trainings, the Family Law Advisory Group, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

Conduct family mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred family division cases dealing with issues such as parental responsibility, time-sharing, equitable distribution, child support, alimony, relocation, etc., and inform litigants about the mediation process prior to commencement of every mediation.

Prepare/draft settlement agreements, court orders or impasse reports on all cases mediated; review agreements with all parties involved and manage execution of agreements by parties.

Prepare for mediation, review case files, pleadings and other documents pertinent to cases.

Complete closing paperwork and statistical records/reports.

Administrative Functions- participate in and attend trainings, meetings, assist with projects pertaining to the county/family division or mediation. Seek to self-educate about changes in family law and the rules of procedure.

Education and Training Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree in social work, law, or a closely related field; and

Five years of related experience.

Requires Florida State Supreme Court Certification in Family Mediation and willing to get certified in Dependency Mediation.

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred not required.

Requires willingness to travel to locations throughout the Circuit to conduct mediations and other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Requires basic knowledge of the legal system, family court processes and procedures, family law, and Family Law Rules of Civil Procedure.

Requires the ability to work very independently and requires excellent communication skills.

Ability to use basic office equipment.

Strong computer skills, proficient typing skills, the ability to use computer applications, and the ability to learn and use new program software.

Special Comments

Circuit includes Hardee, Highlands, and Polk Counties. Primary location is Polk County Courthouse.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance. Benefits include vacation and sick leave and paid holidays.

How to Apply

For additional information and to apply visit the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website https://www.jud10.flcourts.org/careers.

Download, complete, and submit the state application located on the 10th Circuit website.

Submit by mail to mailing address Post Office Box 9000, Drawer J102; Bartow, Florida 33831-9000; or

Submit by email to ssullivan@jud10.flcourts.org.

For information about the job advertised contact Stephanie Sullivan by phone at 863-534-4035.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.