Mediation Specialist

## Mediation Specialist Apply locations:
SUPERIOR COURTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR103717#
** Job Description Summary
** Under supervision guides dialogue between parties, ensuring all voices are heard and helping to clarify each side's needs and concerns to establish a solution while maintaining strict impartiality, avoiding any bias throughout the negotiation process. Explain the mediation process to parties, legal precedents, and relevant policies to ensure all parties make informed decisions. Help parties brainstorm creative options for settlement and evaluate the pros and cons of different alternatives.#

** Job Description
** This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected.
** To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5pm.
** Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring authority.
** Hiring Hourly Range:** $26.39-$29.03
** Range Explanation:
*** Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
* The position is in pay grade
** 11**, which may constitute a promotional opportunity for current county staff. Promotional increase will be determined at the time of offer.
* Please
** upload Resume and Cover Letter.
** Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

This is an on-site position

No relocation assistance will be provided.

Please be aware that selected candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and will need provide documentation of eligibility on the first day of employment.

The court does not provide visa sponsorship.
** Distinguishing Characteristics:
** This is a classified position that reports to the Director of Conciliation Court. The incumbent performs duties under limited supervision and has no supervisory responsibilities.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, criminal justice or a related field with demonstrated familiarity with basic mental health interventions, case management and community support.
Or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources. Familiarity with outlined areas may be gained through additional education and workshops, documented formal internships, or work-experience.
** Important Notice Regarding Multiple Applications:
** Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications they may have submitted for different roles within these courts will be inactivated. This ensures clarity in our hiring process and allows us to focus on onboarding and supporting the candidate in their new role.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team.
** Preference
* * may be given to those fluent in both English and Spanish.
** Preference
* * may be given to those who have at least two (2) years of paid experience providing direct services as outlined above.
** Essential Duties & Functions:
*** Coordinates and provides legal decision making/parenting time mediation to parents as referred by the Courts and prepares written legal decision making and parenting time agreements.
* Conducts screenings and clinical interviews to gather information.
* Initiates appropriate referrals to community resources and social service agencies.
* Delivers educational presentations to parents, schools, agencies, community groups and conferences on topics related to marriage, divorce, and child custody issues.
* Evaluates client services through development and implementation of surveys, questionnaires, and other appropriate research tools.
* Maintains records and…