Current Job Opportunity

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is seeking a Family Mediator to conduct family and dependency mediations in Sarasota County. The Family Mediator reports directly to the circuit’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Director.

Examples of Work

Conducts family mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases and informs litigants about the mediation process prior to commencement of every mediation.

Prepares or 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; and completes closing paperwork and statistical records or reports for mediation cases of responsibility.

Reviews case files, pleadings and other documents pertinent to cases.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, law or a closely related field.

A juris doctorate or master’s degree is preferred.

Four years of related experience, including extensive experience in conducting mediations.

Requires Florida Supreme Court certification in Family.

Dependency certification is preferred.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Position is available immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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.

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. 

Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees of the State System serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

For additional information and to apply, visit the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website http://www.jud12.aprender-a-bailar.com/About/Career-Opportunities.

Submit the completed state employment application located on the Circuit’s website.

Submit a copy of mediation certifications

Submit a current cover letter and resume is encouraged.

Submit by e-mail to the address HR@jud12.aprender-a-bailar.com; or

Submit by mail to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Human Resources Manager, Post Office Box 48927, Sarasota, Florida 34230; or by Fax to (941) 861-7904.

The state employment application must be received to be considered.

If you have submitted a state employment application directly to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit within the past twelve months, please indicate – you will not be required to submit a new application.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Heather Blanton by phone at 941-749-3600, extension 1791; or by e-mail at the address HR@jud12.aprender-a-bailar.com.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

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 941-861-7811.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.