Senior Federal Circuit Mediator

Ca9 Employment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Hybrid telework opportunities

Job summary

Ca9 Employment in San Francisco, CA seeks a Circuit Mediator for the Ninth Circuit mediation office. You will facilitate settlement discussions across civil matters, including civil rights, employment, IP, contracts, and environmental cases, coordinating calls and in-person or video mediations.

Candidates should have a JD, bar admission, and substantial post-law experience with litigation or appellate work; mediation training is preferred.

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 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.
• Conduct conference calls with counsel to explore settlement potential and arrange mediations (in-person, video, or teleconference).
• Draft orders and educate the bar about the court’s mediation program.
• Promote understanding of legal, practical, personal and financial ramifications of litigation.
• Collaborate with mediation office staff to support the process.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Judgment & discretion

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Ca9 Employment in San Francisco, CA seeks a Circuit Mediator for the Ninth Circuit mediation office. You will facilitate settlement discussions across civil matters, including civil rights, employment, IP, contracts, and environmental cases, coordinating calls and in-person or video mediations.

Candidates should have a JD, bar admission, and substantial post-law experience with litigation or appellate work; mediation training is preferred.