Mediation Program Attorney
Core
Lead mediations for human rights complaints to facilitate quick, efficient, and mutually acceptable resolutions of discrimination claims.
Role type
Senior IC mediation attorney
Builds
Settlement agreements and resolved claims
Domain
Public sector / Human rights law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
legal research, pre-mediation analysis, shuttle negotiation, settlement drafting, case management, scheduling logistics, data reporting
Preferred skills
experience in administrative, managerial, or executive legal capacity
Technologies
video conferencing platforms, telephone systems
Responsibilities
Conduct pre-mediation factual and legal analysis of complaint allegations and defenses; perform legal research as needed; communicate with parties and attorneys to explain processes and clarify positions; conduct joint virtual and in-person mediation sessions and shuttle negotiations; assist parties with drafting settlement agreements; manage high-volume mediation dockets and competing deadlines; schedule and manage logistics for video, telephone, and in-person meetings; report mediation data to leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC