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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators - 23-1022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator)
Arbiter
Arbitrator
Divorce Mediator
Family Mediator

Federal Mediator
Labor Arbitrator
Labor Mediator
Mediator
Public Employment Mediator

SOC Occupation Groups

23-0000	Legal Occupations
23-1000	Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
23-1020	Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers
23-1022.00	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Related Occupations

13-1031.00	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1041.03	Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
13-1075.00	Labor Relations Specialists
13-2061.00	Financial Examiners Bright Outlook
13-2099.04	Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
21-1021.00	Child, Family, and School Social Workers
23-1011.00	Lawyers
23-1012.00	Judicial Law Clerks
23-1021.00	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
23-1023.00	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

Administer oaths to court participants.
Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
Make decisions in legal cases.
Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
Prepare legal documents.
Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
Present social services program information to the public.
Provide legal advice to clients.
Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Administrative Law Attorney (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Admiralty Attorney (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Appellate Counsel (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Appellate Military Judge (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Capital Litigator (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Claims Attorney (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Defense Counsel (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Environmental Law Attorney (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
General Attorney (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
International Law Attorney (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Judge Advocate (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Judge Advocate (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Judge Advocate, General (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Legal Assistance Attorney (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Legislative Counsel (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Litigator (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Master of Criminal Law (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Master of Cyber, Intelligence, and Information Law (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Master of Environmental Law (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)

Master of International Law (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Master of Labor Law (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Master of Law (General) (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Master of Procurement Law (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Military Judge (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Military Judge (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Military Judge, General Courts-Martial (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Military Judge, Special Courts-Martial (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Naval Culture Workshop Facilitator (Navy - Enlisted)
Paralegal (Air Force - Enlisted)
Paralegal (Navy - Enlisted)
Paralegal Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Paralegal Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Paralegal Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Paralegal Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Paralegal Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Paralegal Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Religious Program Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Trial Counsel (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Arbitrator

Conciliator