Occupation: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

23-1022.00 | 20 tasks | 10 job titles
Reported Job Titles (10)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator)
  • Arbiter
  • Arbitrator
  • Divorce Mediator
  • Family Mediator
  • Federal Mediator
  • Labor Arbitrator
  • Labor Mediator
  • Mediator
  • Public Employment Mediator
Core Tasks (15)
  • Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
  • Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.
  • Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
  • Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.
  • Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
  • Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.
  • Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
  • Conduct 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.
  • Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
  • Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.
  • Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.
  • Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.
  • Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers.
  • Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.
  • Authorize payment of valid claims.
Supplemental Tasks (5)
  • Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues.
  • Conduct studies of appeals procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements or to facilitate disposition of cases.
  • Specialize in the negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving issues such as natural resource allocation or regional development planning.
  • Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations, such as community agencies or schools.
  • Participate in court proceedings.