Mediator, Family Court

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.
• Counsels parties in resolving disputes.
• 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.
• Maintains required statistical data 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.

Minimum Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in social work, law, or a closely related field.
• Court/legal related experience.
• Requires Florida Supreme Court certification in family mediation.
• Preferred: Florida Supreme Court certification in county mediation, Florida Supreme Court certification in dependency mediation.
• Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Knowledge of processes and techniques of resolving disputes; analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, rules and goals.
• Knowledge of Florida Court System; Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program, specifically dependency and family court divisions.
• Knowledge of court policies and procedures.
• 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.