Senior Circuit Mediator - Civil Dispute Resolution

CALIFORNIA MINORITY COUNSEL Program; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Circuit Mediation Office seeks an experienced mediator to facilitate settlement discussions among parties and counsel in diverse civil matters. The role involves coordinating conference calls, developing settlement processes, and promoting understanding of legal and practical implications of litigation.

Responsibilities include drafting orders, educating the bar about mediation programs, and managing conflicts while maintaining professional discretion in a high-stakes federal court

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Admission to practice before the highest court of any American state, commonwealth, territory, or possession.
• At least six years of post-law school experience, ten years or more preferred, with substantial litigation or appellate work, preferably in federal courts.
• Mediation experience and formal mediation training strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of civil litigation and the federal rules of civil and appellate procedure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate settlement discussions among parties and counsel across a wide range of civil matters.
• Conduct conference calls with counsel to explore settlement potential and determine next steps.
• Assist in devising settlement processes, whether in-person, by video, or by telephone, for extended periods.
• Draft orders and educate the bar about the court’s mediation program and procedures.
• Manage conflict, promote understanding of legal and practical ramifications of litigation, and work independently in a collaborative court environment.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and discretion

Independence with collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-approved)

Job description

The Circuit Mediation Office seeks an experienced mediator to facilitate settlement discussions among parties and counsel in diverse civil matters. The role involves coordinating conference calls, developing settlement processes, and promoting understanding of legal and practical implications of litigation.

Responsibilities include drafting orders, educating the bar about mediation programs, and managing conflicts while maintaining professional discretion in a high-stakes federal court