Top 17 Court mediator Jobs in California

Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside —Riverside, CA
- $92,019.20 - $119,932.80 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Child Custody Recommending Counselor
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma —Santa Rosa, CA
- $100,202.54 - $122,087.26 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Child Custody Recommending Counselor – Family Law Court Services Section
Sacramento Superior Court —Sacramento, CA
- $7,997.90 - $9,257.32 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor, (PART-TIME)
Superior Court of California, County of Monterey —Monterey, CA
- $8,659.73 - $11,051.73 a month
- Part-time
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Doctoral degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Legal Assistant
Dordick Law Corporation —Los Angeles, CA
- $39 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Paralegal
Kahana & Feld LLP —Walnut Creek, CA
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR
Department of Industrial Relations —Los Angeles County, CA
- $12,590 - $16,900 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pre-Litigation Attorney
The Dominguez Firm —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Managing Litigation Attorney
ICW Group —Sacramento, CA
- $152,611.77 - $273,178.28 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Security Officer - (Security Officer) - University Police
California State University —San Francisco, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Litigation Attorney
The Dominguez Firm —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 7 years
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Mental Health Hearing Officer (Attorney Mediator) - Extra Help
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara —Santa Clara, CA
- $310 a week
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Attorney - Eviction Diversion (Hybrid)
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL —Compton, CA
- $80,000 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside -
Riverside, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$92,019.20 - $119,932.80 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Psychotherapy

Full Job Description

Welcome

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a skilled Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator to join our Family Court Services team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical and mediation expertise in a setting where your work can have a meaningful and lasting impact on children and families.

About the Role

As a Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator, you will work with parents navigating child custody and visitation disputes, helping them explore solutions that support the best interests of their children.

You will conduct confidential mediation, assess complex family dynamics, facilitate productive discussions between parties, and work toward mutually acceptable parenting plans. When an agreement cannot be reached, you will evaluate the information presented and prepare a professional written recommendation for the Court.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

Conduct confidential mediation involving child custody and visitation matters.
Interview parents and review court case information to identify issues and explore opportunities for resolution.
Facilitate negotiations and help parties develop child custody and visitation agreements.
Prepare clear, objective, and well-supported written recommendations for the Court when parties are unable to reach an agreement.
Assess risk factors that may affect the safety and well-being of children, including domestic violence, substance abuse, and child abuse concerns.
Collaborate with professionals and agencies such as Child Protective Services, therapists, minors' counsel, school personnel, supervised visitation monitors, and law enforcement.
Provide professional guidance and information to the Court, parties, attorneys, community agencies, and members of the public.
Stay current on developments in family law, child development, mental health, family dynamics, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Provide testimony when ordered by the Court or subpoenaed.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced counseling professional who is comfortable navigating high-conflict and emotionally sensitive situations while maintaining professionalism, neutrality, and discretion.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong skills in:

Mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Counseling and interviewing
Assessing complex and conflicting information
Family dynamics and child development
Identifying concerns involving domestic violence, abuse, and substance abuse
Written analysis and professional report writing
Managing a demanding caseload and competing priorities
Communicating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Exercising independent judgment in sensitive situations

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or another behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships.

Experience:
At least two years of experience in counseling or psychotherapy, preferably in a setting related to the responsibilities of a family conciliation court and serving diverse populations.

Candidates must also meet the applicable requirements of California Family Code Sections 1815 and 1816 for Family Law conciliation assignments.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a current vacancy in Riverside, CA, and will also establish a countywide eligibility list for future vacancies.

qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

About the Riverside Superior Court

Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, “…in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.”

Competitive Compensation Package

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We offer:

Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance

A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
Optional deferred compensation programs
Generous leave accruals
Fourteen (14) paid holidays

Bereavement leave
Tuition discounts
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. to create an application, click HERE.

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.

Selection Procedures:

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Thursday, September 03, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online or written assessment, if applicable.

Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment may be invited to an oral panel interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.

Additional steps for the selection process may include a comprehensive background check and drug test.

Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Reasonable Accommodations
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or [email protected] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

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