[Hiring] STATE MEDIATOR @State of Florida

Role Description

This position serves as Mediator for the Judges of Compensation Claims Office and mediates workers' compensation cases.

Examples of Work

• Conducts mediation conferences with the parties to contested workers' compensation claims in an attempt to help resolve issues and settle claims.
• Answers inquiries of parties regarding the workers’ compensation adjudication process and mediation process.
• Provides input for the formulation of and amendments to the rules of procedure regarding the mediation process.
• Maintains accurate records regarding the disposition of claims and preparing reports required by law or deemed necessary by the assigned JCC.
• Travels, where necessary, to conduct mediation conferences.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of The Florida Bar for at least 5 years.
• Must have completed a Florida Supreme Court certified circuit civil mediation program.
• Must be certified as a circuit civil mediator by the Florida Supreme Court.

Requirements

• Knowledge of workers’ compensation statutes and rules.
• The ability to understand and communicate legal arguments clearly and effectively.
• The ability to maintain impartiality and the appearance of impartiality.
• The ability to draft clear and concise agreements.
• The ability to manage a busy mediation calendar.
• The ability to create and manage a docketing system to follow up with parties to ensure execution of and return of mediation agreements.

Benefits

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent retirement benefits program.
• Generous vacation program with paid holidays.
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Tax deferred employee investment plan.
• Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.