Appellate Mediation Intern

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time (20 to 24 hours) temporary position beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026, depending on the student’s school calendar. Partial telework may be available. The Appellate Mediation Intern supports the Circuit Mediation Office’s work to resolve cases through facilitated negotiations; reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the merits of cases; shares the evaluation with mediators; reviews court pleadings, docketing statements, briefs, mediation statements, and case law; researches developing dispute resolution techniques; develops materials to educate the public and bar about court mediation programs; assists in developing, preparing and analyzing statistical reports concerning the referral and disposition of cases; and performs research and writing and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• An interest in dispute resolution
• Possess strong research and writing skills
• Possess the ability to work under varying time constraints
• Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Present a professional image and demeanor
• Exercise appropriate discretion in dealing with confidential information
• Experience with and skills in using computer-based applications, including word processing, are required
• Applicants must have completed at least one year at an accredited law school

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in mediation is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Supports the Circuit Mediation Office’s work to resolve cases through facilitated negotiations
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the merits of cases
• Shares the evaluation with mediators
• Reviews court pleadings, docketing statements, briefs, mediation statements, and case law
• Researches developing dispute resolution techniques
• Develops materials to educate the public and bar about court mediation programs
• Assists in developing, preparing and analyzing statistical reports concerning the referral and disposition of cases
• Performs research and writing and other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed