Chief Circuit Mediator

U.S. Courts•Washington, DC

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Circuit Mediator manages the mediation programs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. The Chief Circuit Mediator selects, trains, advises, and coaches lawyers who serve as volunteer mediators in the three Courts. The position is located in Washington, D.C., and works with Court staff and judges to carry out the mediation programs' mission. The Chief Circuit Mediator screens cases for eligibility for mediation, assigns cases to mediators, conducts mediations, supervises the office's three employees, represents the office within the judiciary, and educates the bar and public about the mediation programs.

Requirements

Significant experience and expertise in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes, which may include court-annexed mediation.
Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics, costs, impacts, and strategies of the litigation process.
Demonstrated success in program management, including continuous evaluation, planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong customer service orientation and excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Progressively responsible litigation experience, with a substantial portion involving cases in federal trial and appellate courts.
At least five years of experience to qualify for JSP 16 or six years of experience to qualify for JSP 17.
A law degree.
Membership in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or a federal court of general jurisdiction.
Must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
The selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation; a security clearance may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Manage the mediation programs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia.
Select, train, advise, and coach lawyers serving as volunteer mediators.
Screen cases for eligibility to be referred to mediation.
Assign cases to mediators and conduct mediations.
Supervise the office's three employees.
Represent the office within the judiciary.
Educate the bar and public about the mediation programs.
Work with Court staff and judges to carry out the mediation programs' mission.