Find & Apply For Arbitrator / Mediator / Conciliator Jobs in Lake City, Florida

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22011149 1

Date:

Sep 30, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Requisition No:

882588

Agency:

State Courts System Working Title:

MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22011149 1

Pay Plan:

State Courts System Position Number:

22011149

Salary:

$52,664.52

Posting Closing Date:

10/13/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Third Judicial Circuit of Florida Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties Administrative Office of the Courts 173 NE Hernando Avenue, RM 408 Lake City, FL 32055 Employment Opportunity Anticipated Vacancy of November 2, 2026 Mediator-Circuit/Family Position #11149

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Starting Annual Salary:

$52,664.52 This position informs parties of the mediation process, assists parties in resolving disputes, and prepares settlement agreements for review by the circuit courts and incorporation of agreements into orders, as appropriate. Working relationships are established with judges, court personnel, attorneys, and the general public. The person in this position will also be responsible for maintaining required statistical data, and other duties as directed. This position exercises independent judgment and works under the supervision of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Director.

Essential Duties:

• Facilitates discussions and communications between the parties.
• Helps 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.
• Conducts mediation, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases.
• Informs parties concerning the mediation process.
• Prepares settlement agreements as appropriate and mediation 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.
• Prepares and maintains statistical records 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.
• Performs other office-related work as required.