Mediator Qualifications Board (MQB) Vacancy

The Mediation Qualifications Board (MQB) is a 51 member statewide board that reviews grievances filed against Supreme Court of Florida certified mediators and mediators who serve pursuant to court order.  Members of the MQB are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida for four-year terms and serve as volunteers.

The MQB is currently accepting applications for the following member appointment:

• Northern Division (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 14th Judicial Circuits) – Supreme Court Certified County Mediator
• Southern Division (11th, 15th, 16th, 17th 19th, and 20th Judicial Circuits) – Supreme Court Certified County Mediator

Deadline: September 15, 2010
Note: If you have submitted a resume indicating your desire to serve within the last 12 months you need not send another.

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