MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22011444

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct legal mediations. The position is responsible for conducting mediations and drafting settlement agreements for circuit/family court.

Requirements

• 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.
• Requires Florida Supreme Court certification in Circuit/Family mediation.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of mediation experience preferred.
• Juris Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts circuit/family court mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases such as family and juvenile dependency, or small claims to facilitate resolution; travels to court locations served by the Mediation Division as required.
• Communicates with attorneys and parties involved in mediations by telephone to obtain additional information or to provide dates and times of mediations; communicates with judges and other court staff regarding cases, as appropriate.
• Reviews case files, confidential reports, and other materials pertinent to cases; informs litigants concerning the mediation process prior to commencement of mediation.
• Prepares/drafts settlement agreements, court orders, or impasse reports on all cases mediated; reviews agreements with all parties involved; and manages execution of agreements by parties.
• Completes closing paperwork and statistical records/reports for mediation cases of responsibility.
• Deciphers legal documents such as contracts to ensure comprehension of issues in dispute.
• Mentors’ new mediators and assists with work oversight of volunteer mediators and law students.
• Performs clerical tasks including, but not limited to, preparing and typing legal documents, faxing, telephoning, or photocopying.
• 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.
• Attends staff and other professional meetings to exchange information.

Benefits

• membership in the Florida Retirement System
• optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan
• optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans
• paid $25,000 term life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level