Chief Circuit Mediator & Mediation Programs Leader

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

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