Occupation
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
$75,530 medianGraduate degree
O*NET 31.0 · 23-1022.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Participate in court proceedings.
- 02Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.
- 03Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
- 04Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.
- 05Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
- 06Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.
- 07Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
- 08Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters, such as fees, or determine details, such as witness numbers or time requirements.
- 09Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
- 10Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.
- 11Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.
- 12Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.
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What the posting will be called
Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator)ArbitratorLabor ArbitratorMediatorArbiterDivorce MediatorFamily MediatorFederal MediatorLabor MediatorPublic Employment Mediator
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Knowledge the job leans on
Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguagePersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsPsychology
Skills that carry over from service
NegotiationPersuasionComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationService OrientationInstructing