Function: Conducts fact-finding and investigates the allegations contained in the complaint and the mediator's response. The investigator reports the results of such investigation to the complaint committee.
Qualifications: Certification by the Florida Supreme Court as a county, family and/or circuit mediator; or licensure as an attorney; or at least 5 years experience as an investigator in any administrative, civil or criminal proceeding.
Compensation: $75/hour up to $1,500. Investigators are appointed on an as needed basis. Résumés are kept on file for four (4) years. |
Function: Investigating and presenting the complaint to the hearing panel. Prosecutor does not serve as counsel to the complainant. May also perform investigative functions as necessary.
Qualifications: Membership in The Florida Bar with a minimum of three years legal experience. Experience prosecuting or defending grievances or criminal matters; and certification by the Florida Supreme Court as a county, family, dependency and/or circuit mediator preferred.
Compensation: $100/hour up to $2,000. Prosecutors are appointed on an as needed basis. Résumés are kept on file for four (4) years. |
Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee Vacancy
The Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee is a nine member panel that issues advisory ethics opinions for mediators subject to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators in response to ethical questions arising from the Standards of Professional Conduct. (See Rule 10.900, Florida Rules for Certified and Court Appointed Mediators). For the benefit of all mediators, the opinions are printed in the DRC’s newsletter and available on the court’s web page.
The MEAC is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Central Division (5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, and 18th Judicial Circuits) – Certified County Mediator
Southern Division (11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 19th, and 20th Judicial Circuits) – Certified Family Mediator
One of the vacancies must be filled by a mediator who is also certified in dependency mediation. The MEAC provides written advisory ethics opinions to mediators. Please apply by May 31, 2008.
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Please submit a separate letter of interest and current résumé for each position you are interested in and qualified for to:
Dispute Resolution Center
Supreme Court Building
500 S. Duval Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
You may also fax or email your letter and résumé to:
Fax: (850) 922-9290
Email: DRCmail@flcourts.org
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