Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 23-1022.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$46k10th$60kMedian$84k90th

New workers start near $46,360; experienced workers reach $84,170

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: Less than 5 years · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

2 programs, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

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

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.
Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.
Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.
Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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