Custody and Visitation Mediator

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Work with parties in pending cases that involve unresolved custody and visitation issues of minor children in an effort to reduce litigation of custody and visitation disputes.
• Conduct orientation sessions advising clients of what to expect in the custody mediation process.
• Provide a structured, confidential, non-adversarial setting, to facilitate the cooperative resolution of custody and visitation disputes.
• Facilitate mediation sessions using neutral mediation techniques to assist parties in reaching agreements.
• Utilize knowledge of child development and family dynamics to assist parties in making decisions.
• Assist parties in developing parenting agreements that are in the best interest of children and reduce those agreements into a well-written parenting agreement.
• Interact with courts and court community to foster confidence in and provide accurate information about custody mediation.

This position reports to the Chief District Court Judge and is supervised by the Court Manager for District Court. Work hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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