The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Rules and Policy Committee Vacancy

The ADR Rules and Policy Committee provides the Supreme Court with recommendations relating to: all aspects of ADR policy & ADR rules including but not limited to model ADR practices, mediator certification and renewal requirements, continuing education requirements, mediation training program requirements and legislation. 

The Florida DRC is currently accepting letters of interest from judges, mediators, arbitrators, educators and lawyers who are interested in serving on the committee to fill a vacancy which will expire on June 30, 2013.

Please submit a letter of interest and current résumé to:

Florida Dispute Resolution Center
Attn: Janice M. Fleischer, Director
Supreme Court Building
500 S. Duval Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Fax: (850) 922-9290
Email: DRCmail@flcourts.org

Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Investigator for Mediator Qualifications Board (MQB)
and Mediation Training Review Board (MTRB)

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.

Prosescutor (Counsel) for MQB and MTRB

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.

How to Apply

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