What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mediator, Family Court position at The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court?
SUMMARY
This position informs parties of the mediation process, assists parties in resolving disputes, and prepares settlement agreements for review by the circuit courts and incorporation of agreements into orders, as appropriate. Working relationships are established with judges, court personnel, attorneys, and the general public. The person in this position will also be responsible for maintaining required statistical data, and other duties as directed. This position exercises independent judgment and works under the supervision of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Facilitate discussions and communications between the parties.
- Help the parties reach an equitable settlement of their differences.
- Reviews cases referred to the program for appropriateness,
- Reviews case files, confidential reports and other materials pertinent to the case.
- Conducts mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases.
- Informs parties concerning the mediation process.
- Prepares settlement agreements, as appropriate and conference reports on all cases mediated.
- Prepares related documents to dispose of cases; submits agreements and documents to parties and to judge for review and incorporation into final orders.
- Prepares and maintains statistical records and reports.
- 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.
- Performs other office related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Bachelor's degree in social work, law, or a closely related field.
Five years of court/legal related experience.
Requires Florida Supreme Court certification in appropriate area of mediation (county, circuit, family, dependency, appellate).
Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Florida Court System; Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program, specifically dependency and family court divisions.
- Court policies and procedures; pertinent laws, rules and goals.
- Processes and techniques of resolving disputes; analyze information and make sound decisions.
- Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Ability to accurately determine child support calculation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS if applicable:
- Proof of education
- Proof of certifications/licenses
NOTICE:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discrimination against any class of people.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”