Summary
The Appeals Mediation Officer works within the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. As the highest court for the District of Columbia, the Court of Appeals is authorized to review all final orders, judgments and specified interlocutory orders. The Appeals Mediation Officer, in consultation with the Mediation Program Coordinator, assists with the execution of mediations conducted under the auspices of the appellate mediation program.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
Duties
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Executes program policies and procedures for the appellate mediation office which may involve consultation and collaboration with judges, executives, lawyer advisory groups, the bar, and parties.
- Selects cases for mediation based upon consultation with the mediation program coordinator and the parties or their attorneys.
- Exercises judgment and discretion regarding the selection of cases based upon the facts, circumstances, and input presented.
- Drafts court orders regarding matters that are eligible for mediation.
- Provides technical and administrative support, and mentoring to mediators during the mediation process.
- Schedules mediations and maintains the mediation calendar.
- Assists with filing, maintaining adequate supplies, record-keeping and data collection while maintaining the confidentiality of mediation records.
- Creates reports to track and analyze the progress of cases through the mediation process.
- Conducts research and prepares memoranda and other written materials on issues related to alternative dispute resolution.
- Assists with educating the public, the bar, and other organizations about court mediation programs.
- Assists with developing and participating in delivery of training for personnel as assigned.
- Stays abreast of national standards, rules, statutes, and case law governing the conduct of mediation.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Background and security investigation are required.
- A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
- Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree)
- Copy of forty (40) hours basic mediation training from an appellate or alternative dispute resolution mediation program certificate
- List of three (3) professional references
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in a legal or court environment, including a minimum of one year of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experience. Must have at least 40 hours of formal mediation training from an appellate or alternative dispute resolution mediation program.
Education Substitution:
A master's degree and two (2) years of experience in a legal or court environment, including a minimum of one year of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experience. Must have at least 40 hours of formal mediation training from an appellate or alternative dispute resolution mediation program.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
The incumbent is an enthusiastic, organized team builder who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives daily the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This is not a federal position.
The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp
The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:
Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.
In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree)
- Copy of forty (40) hours basic mediation training from an appellate or alternative dispute resolution mediation program certificate
- List of three (3) professional references
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
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