Current Job Opportunity

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.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, law, or closely related field; and

Five years of related work experience. 

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

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.

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.

For additional information and to apply visit the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website at http://www.circuit19.org/.

Submit a complete application package of the following materials to HR@circuit19.org: cover letter; resume; five hundred (500) word essay on family courts; and State of Florida Application.

To download the application, please visit http://www.circuit19.org/about-courts/employment-opportunities.

Must apply by the closing date.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Human Resources at the phone number 772-807-4370; Tamara Thompson at the phone number 772-807-4383.

Address is 250 Northwest Country Club Drive, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986

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 the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

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.