Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

College Decoded; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 67,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High degree of autonomy

Opportunity to help people resolve conflicts

Intellectually stimulating work

Potential for high earnings

Job summary

College Decoded is seeking Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators to facilitate dispute resolution processes. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) or a master's degree in conflict resolution, alongside extensive experience in mediation and legal assistance. These roles demand strong legal knowledge and interpersonal skills.

With an average starting salary of $60,000 and the potential for high earnings, this position allows for significant flexibility and autonomy within a variety of work settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in dispute resolution or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
• Apply relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence.

Skills

Deep legal knowledge

Impartiality

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science, psychology, communications, or a related field

Juris Doctor (JD) or master's degree in conflict resolution

State‑specific certification (e.g., Certified Professional Facilitator)

Job description

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators play a professional role in resolving disputes. They prepare written opinions or decisions, apply relevant laws and precedents, conduct hearings to gather information or evidence, and determine liability. Their work requires deep legal knowledge, impartiality, and strong interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases
• Apply relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to reach conclusions
• Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence for disposition of claims

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, psychology, communications, or a related field.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or master’s degree in conflict resolution or related discipline.

• Specialized training and state‑specific certification (e.g., Certified Professional Facilitator).

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in dispute resolution, legal assistance, or related roles.

Compensation

Average total investment: $150,000–$300,000 over 6–8 years. Starting salary: $60,000. Median: $67,710. Job outlook growth: +4.3%.

Work‑Life Balance

• Typical hours: 20–50 hrs/week (varying, irregular).
• Schedule: Irregular, varies by case.
• Flexibility: High.
• Remote: Moderate.

Advantages

• High degree of autonomy
• Opportunity to help people resolve conflicts
• Intellectually stimulating work
• Potential for high earnings

Considerations

• Emotional toll of dealing with conflict
• Difficulty in establishing a client base
• Potential for slow payment

Work Settings

Offices, conference rooms, client homes, remote settings.

Schedule

Evening and weekend work may be required.

Physical Demands

Primarily sedentary; prolonged periods of sitting and listening.