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The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct legal mediations. This position is responsible for conducting mediations and drafting settlement agreements for circuit/family court.
Examples of Work
The duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Salary- $51,631.92/year
Requires Florida Supreme Court certification in Circuit/Family mediation.
Juris Doctorate preferred.
CompetenciesKnowledge Skills Abilities
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.
Other InformationThe 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 $25,000 term life insurance. For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit: http://www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/.
The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.
How to ApplySubmit a current and complete online state employment application at the People First State of Florida Jobs website jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/ for State Courts System, including a cover letter and resume.
An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
The resume cannot be substituted for the State Employment Application. All employment information must be seen on the application.
For assistance with using the People First System, contact the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.
For additional information, contact Debra Marchant at 904-255-1022
To learn more about the Florida State Courts System, visit its website www.flcourts.org.
To learn more about the 4th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, visit its website https://www.jud4.org/
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.
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 TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 711 or 1-800-955-8771.
