Description:
The Circuit Mediator presides at mediations in civil appeals. The primary purpose of circuit mediation is to settle appeals and any related cases.Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited law school, and at least three years of post-graduate experience, a significant portion of which involved trial and appellate work in federal courts.
- Significant training and experience in mediation.
- Knowledge of and experience working with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure .
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of civil law and legal procedures.
- A comprehensive understanding of the dynamics, costs, impacts, and strategies of the litigation process.
- The ability to analyze complex legal and practical aspects of an appeal.
- An aptitude for collaborative problem-solving and consensus building processes.
- The ability to deal persuasively and tactfully with strong-willed and sophisticated counsel and parties and to develop creative and practical solutions in appeals involving a wide range of disputes and personalities.
- The ability to work independently without supervision, exercising judgment and discretion to maintain party confidences, control direction of negotiations, and modify the subsequent course of proceedings.
Aug 4, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov