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Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Chief Mediator – Federal Civil Rights Division

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  • On-site (Chicago, IL)
  • Full-time
  • $115.1K/yr – $159.3K/yr

About the job

The City of Chicago’s Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Chief Mediator for the newly created Settlements and Mediation Section of the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division. The Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division defends sworn and civilian police personnel and the City of Chicago in federal and state lawsuits concerning alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority. The Settlements and Mediation Section is a specialized unit within the Department of Law that focuses exclusively on the strategic resolution of cases involving tort claims mass tort claims, and federal civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C.

  • 1983 and related statutes. The newly created Chief Mediator is a unique and dynamic position that will present opportunities to address some of the most significant litigation matters handled by the Department of Law. The Chief Mediator would establish, direct, and manage the implementation and administration of the Settlements and Mediation Section’s mediation program (the “Program”) pursuant to the requirements of applicable law; and perform related duties as required. Duties would include making preliminary assessments of new matters, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating existing litigation matters, participating in mediation, and making recommendations on settlement strategy to DOL senior staff and leadership. The Chief Mediator would also generate data around the Program’s metrics and costs and would develop policies and procedures to efficiently operate the Program. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who is experienced in mediation and/or alternative dispute resolution, with interest in working on resolution for some of the City’s highest exposure litigation matters.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

  • Eight (8) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney;

  • Three (3) years of experience in settlement negotiation, mediation or dispute resolution program management; preferably with experience with cases that have multi-million-dollar exposure;

  • Federal civil litigation experience;

  • Superior knowledge of the principles and practices of civil law;

  • Superior communication skills (written/verbal)

  • Excellent judgment

  • Excellent writing, research and editing skills;

  • Proficient in typical litigation technology and software such as Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat;

  • Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines;

  • Exceptional supervisory skills;

  • Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others;

  • Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks; and

  • Commitment to public service.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree

  • Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705), good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any American law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the American Bar Association (www.americanbar.org).

 

 

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Job: Interpreter/Cultural Mediator – Farmington – FT

Click: Connecticut Children’s · Farmington, CT

Job Duties: Facilitating accurate and contemporary Spanish/English interpretation in face-to-face or telephone encounters to ensure accurate communication between patients/families and team members.

Monitoring verbal interaction and written interpretation needs (e.g. discharge instructions, teaching, education) for clinics/department and developing effective interpretation services to meet those needs.

Supporting patient/family interactions with respect for differing culture, beliefs and levels of understanding.

Supporting organization (house wide) with interpretation services as needed.

Mediating cultural issues for team members and patients/families through the provision of cultural context and understanding to promote quality encounters and interactions.

Job: Certified Mediator

Click: McCoy Fatula, APC · Roseville, CA

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Family Law Mediator to become a part of our team!

A skilled Mediator collaborates with both parties to come to an acceptable resolution. They need a good understanding of various laws and types of disputes as well as several negotiation tactics.

Responsibilities:

  • Explaining how the mediation process works when meeting with new clients
  • Communicating with all involved parties to gather information and help the opposing parties work through their differences
  • Interviewing everyone involved, including witnesses, and reviewing any documentation provided
  • Sorting through the needs and concerns of both parties
  • Scheduling meetings with involved parties to hold the negotiations
  • Assisting parties in understanding applicable laws, precedents and other established guidelines
  • Helping the parties find common ground and reach a solution that both can accept
  • Completing paperwork regarding the mediation process for each case

Qualifications:

  • Must be a Certified Mediator
  • MUST HAVE FAMILY LAW EXPERIENCE.
  • Familiarity with legal research
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented

 

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Job: Mediator
Organization: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)

DUTIES

As an FMCS Mediator, you will be responsible for promoting the development of sound and stable labor-management relationships by advocating for (a) the practice of collective bargaining, mediation, and arbitration, as well as for (b) the use of full-spectrum conflict management, prevention, and resolution services, in the private, public, and federal sectors.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Mediates labor-management disputes involving collective bargaining agreements in situations that range from a moderate degree of difficulty to those which are somewhat more complex due to their economic impact, the number and difficulty of issues involved, the existence of an actual work stoppage or the imminent threat of one, and/or a history of difficult labor-management relations.

This is a GS-12 Mediator position with FMCS.

Click on the link below to learn more about the position and required qualifications.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690285600#shorten-link