Current Job Opportunity
Readvertisement, Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.
Date
February 20, 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
011452
Position Title
Mediator - Circuit/Family
Job Location
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit; Saint Lucie County Florida
Salary Range
$50,128.09 Annually
Job Description
The essential function of the position is to conduct legal mediations. The position conducts circuit/family court mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases such as family and juvenile dependency, insurance subrogation, personal injury, commercial evictions, or small claims to facilitate resolution; travels to court locations served by the Mediation Division as required. The position works under general supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Education and Training Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree in social work, law, or closely related field.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of related work experience.
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
Requires Florida Supreme Court certification.
Valid Florida State Driver’s License required.
Special Comments
Open Until Filled; applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Position also travels to other locations within the judicial circuit.
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.
How to Apply
For additional information and to apply visit the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website at http://www.circuit19.org/.
Interested applicants should electronically submit a complete application package of the following materials to HR@circuit19.org: cover letter; resume; Five hundred (500) word essay on a mediation topic; and State of Florida Application.
To download the application, please visit http://www.circuit19.org/about-courts/employment-opportunities.
Application Deadline: Open until Filled.
For additional information about the job advertised contact Human Resources, Tamara Thompson at the phone number 772-807-4383.
Address is 250 Northwest Country Club Drive, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986
Application Deadline: No later than 5:00 PM on closing date.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Also, 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.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.
If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process please call the Human Resources Department at (772) 807-4370 (option 6)