Chief Circuit Mediator

U.S. Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 199,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Circuit Mediator at U.S. Courts in Washington, DC leads mediation programs across the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, the District Court, and the Bankruptcy Court.

The role recruits, trains, and coaches volunteer mediators, assigns cases, and supervises a small team, while representing the office to judges and the public. The ideal candidate holds a law degree and is a member in good standing of the bar, with strong leadership, mediation expertise, and a commitment to public service

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or a federal court of general jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Screen cases for eligibility to be referred to mediation.
• Assign cases to mediators.
• Conduct mediations.
• Supervise the office's three employees.
• Represent the office within the judiciary.
• Educate the bar and public about the mediation programs.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Mediation

Training/coaching

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Chief Circuit Mediator manages the mediation programs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. The Chief Circuit Mediator selects, trains, advises, and coaches lawyers who serve as volunteer mediators in our three Courts.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Circuit Mediator's responsibilities include screening cases for eligibility to be referred to mediation, assigning cases to mediators, and conducting mediations. The Chief Circuit Mediator is also responsible for supervising the office's three employees, representing the office within the judiciary, and educating the bar and public about the mediation programs.

Located in Washington, D.C., the Chief Circuit Mediator works with the staff and judges of the Courts to carry out the mission of the mediation programs.

Requirements & Education

Must have a law degree and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or a federal court of general jurisdiction.

To learn about the Judiciary's benefits, go to https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $198534 – $249900/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.