49th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CENTRE COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUSTODY CONCILIATOR
Department: Courts (Centre County)
Location: Bellefonte, PA
Payment: $95,000.
00 year
Benefits: None.
Contract Position.
Hours: Non-Full Time (weekly hours may vary).
Monday through Friday
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Description
The custody conciliator will conduct conciliation conferences related to filings in new custody
cases and custody modification cases, including emergency/expedited conferences when
referred by a judge.
The conciliator will prepare consent agreements and proposed court
orders and make recommendations to the court for the resolution of issues raised in custody
actions.
Typical Duties
• Schedule and conduct conciliation sessions with the parties and their attorneys to
define the issues, assess relief sought, and attempt to resolve outstanding disputes.
• Interview the parties to assess the nature of the complaint or petition and relief sought.
• Work with the parties to develop custody agreements.
• Prepare consent orders stating conditions of agreement and submit consent orders to
judge for approval.
• Prepare written recommendations to judge on custody issues when agreement is not
reached.
• Provide report to judge regarding parties’ compliance with conciliation process and
results of conciliation.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
• Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in family
law
• Knowledge of family law related issues.
• Knowledge of family law statutes, rules, regulations, and case law
• Knowledge of mediation or arbitration
Abilities
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, problem solving, negotiation and
creativity required in situations involving mediation between parties regarding custody
actions.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to diverse family dynamics.
• Ability to behave professionally and compassionately toward partes who are in
highly stressful situations.
• Ability to set priorities and complete job duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including custody agreements, proposed
orders of court, parenting plans, and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parties, attorneys, judges, court
administration, service providers, the general public and others orally and in writing.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow
instructions.
Condition of Hire
The conciliator may not practice family law before the Court of Common Pleas of Centre
County.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume to Kendra J.
Miknis, Court Administrator, Centre County
Courthouse, 102 South Allegheny Street, Room 103, Bellefonte, PA 16823 or
kjmiknis@centrecountypa.
gov
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