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CDSP Coordinator and Mediator - Administrative Specialist III - R19866
Government Jobs, Venice, Florida, United States, 34285
Administrative Specialist III
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is seeking an Administrative Specialist III to join our Citizen Dispute Settlement Program (CDSP) in Venice. In this role, you'll provide vital administrative support to the courts and CDSP, working closely with volunteer mediators, court participants, and judges. From managing case files and compiling statistics to coordinating special programs, training, and public outreach, you'll play a key role in helping the program run smoothly and effectively. This position also provides support to the Family and Civil Case Managers and Domestic Violence Coordinator, requiring strong collaboration with judges, attorneys, court staff, referral sources, and the public. If you have an associate degree (or equivalent experience), strong administrative skills, and a passion for supporting the judicial system, we encourage you to
apply today!
Starting pay is
$23.56/hour , with opportunities to grow your knowledge of court procedures and mediation practices. In This Role, You Will... Schedule and coordinate pre-filing mediations (including Family Pre-filing) and oversee volunteer mediators.
Review and analyze contracts and related documents; communicate with parties to encourage voluntary participation in mediation.
Facilitate small claims court proceedings and assign volunteers to mediate cases.
Schedule, coordinate, and mediate county court cases; draft settlement agreements, court orders, or impasse reports.
Prepare orders for county court judges and provide back-up family and civil case management support, including temporary injunction hearings and domestic violence cases.
Assist with courthouse administrative duties, including Court Administration support and microphone checks.
Handle administrative functions such as monitoring referrals, compiling data/statistics, preparing reports, coordinating and presenting training, attending continuing education, and program outreach.
Support the North County Program Director and provide coverage for judges during small claims pre-trials, along with other duties as assigned.
About the Schedule Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
About You To be considered for this role, you must have the following: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with 4-6 years of clerical or administrative experience (with some executive exposure).
OR: 6+ years of related clerical or administrative experience (with some executive exposure) may substitute for the education requirement.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Must become a Florida Supreme Court-certified county mediator and Florida Supreme Court-certified assistant trainer within one (1) year of hire.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: Knowledge of the judicial system and use of basic office equipment.
Certification as a Florida Supreme Court-certified county mediator and/or Florida Supreme Court-certified assistant trainer.
Effective and concise written and oral communication with an ability to interact with individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years. Physical Demands:
Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. CJIS Clearance:
The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process. Starting Pay:
$23.56/hr Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above
List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above
List C Documents.)
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is seeking an Administrative Specialist III to join our Citizen Dispute Settlement Program (CDSP) in Venice. In this role, you'll provide vital administrative support to the courts and CDSP, working closely with volunteer mediators, court participants, and judges. From managing case files and compiling statistics to coordinating special programs, training, and public outreach, you'll play a key role in helping the program run smoothly and effectively. This position also provides support to the Family and Civil Case Managers and Domestic Violence Coordinator, requiring strong collaboration with judges, attorneys, court staff, referral sources, and the public. If you have an associate degree (or equivalent experience), strong administrative skills, and a passion for supporting the judicial system, we encourage you to
apply today!
Starting pay is
$23.56/hour , with opportunities to grow your knowledge of court procedures and mediation practices. In This Role, You Will... Schedule and coordinate pre-filing mediations (including Family Pre-filing) and oversee volunteer mediators.
Review and analyze contracts and related documents; communicate with parties to encourage voluntary participation in mediation.
Facilitate small claims court proceedings and assign volunteers to mediate cases.
Schedule, coordinate, and mediate county court cases; draft settlement agreements, court orders, or impasse reports.
Prepare orders for county court judges and provide back-up family and civil case management support, including temporary injunction hearings and domestic violence cases.
Assist with courthouse administrative duties, including Court Administration support and microphone checks.
Handle administrative functions such as monitoring referrals, compiling data/statistics, preparing reports, coordinating and presenting training, attending continuing education, and program outreach.
Support the North County Program Director and provide coverage for judges during small claims pre-trials, along with other duties as assigned.
About the Schedule Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
About You To be considered for this role, you must have the following: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with 4-6 years of clerical or administrative experience (with some executive exposure).
OR: 6+ years of related clerical or administrative experience (with some executive exposure) may substitute for the education requirement.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Must become a Florida Supreme Court-certified county mediator and Florida Supreme Court-certified assistant trainer within one (1) year of hire.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: Knowledge of the judicial system and use of basic office equipment.
Certification as a Florida Supreme Court-certified county mediator and/or Florida Supreme Court-certified assistant trainer.
Effective and concise written and oral communication with an ability to interact with individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years. Physical Demands:
Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. CJIS Clearance:
The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process. Starting Pay:
$23.56/hr Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above
List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above
List C Documents.)