Sixth Circuit Seeks Mediation Intern (Paid) for Summer 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
MEDIATION INTERN Cincinnati, OH Part-Time $27.67 per hour (CL 27/01)
This is a part-time (20 to 24 hours) temporary position beginning in May 2023 and ending in August 2023, depending on the student’s school calendar. Partial telework may be available. The Mediation Intern supports the Circuit Mediation Office’s work to resolve cases through facilitated negotiations; reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the merits of cases; shares the evaluation with mediators; reviews court pleadings, docketing statements, briefs, mediation statements, and case law; researches developing dispute resolution techniques; develops materials to educate the public and bar about court mediation programs; assists in developing, preparing and analyzing statistical reports concerning the referral and disposition of cases; and performs research and writing and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Coursework in mediation is preferred but not required. The successful applicant for the position will have an interest in dispute resolution; possess strong research and writing skills, possess the ability to work under varying time constraints, possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, present a professional image and demeanor, and exercise appropriate discretion in dealing with confidential information. Experience with and skills in using computer-based applications are required. Applicants must have completed at least one year at an accredited law school.
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How to Apply Submit a cover letter, resume, attached questionnaire, and a recent writing sample of seven pages or less. The writing sample should be edited only by the applicant; excerpts from a larger work should include an introduction that provides sufficient context and orientation. Submit the four materials in one pdf to the Human Resources Office at: humanresources@ca6.uscourts.gov addressed to the Director of Human Resources, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 100 East Fifth Street, Room 540, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by February 10, 2023. Interviews will take place the week of February 20, 2023.
Conditions of Employment Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Selectees are subject to a background check and are provisionally hired pending results of the background check. Employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit. For citizenship requirements, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers.
We value diversity and are committed to inclusion in our workplace. The Sixth Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants. If a reasonable accommodation is needed in the recruitment process, we welcome you to contact Human Resources at humanresources@ca6.uscourts.gov.
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
MEDIATION INTERN QUESTIONNAIRE
Please provide the following information:
Name:
Undergraduate and Graduate
School(s),
Date(s) of Graduation,
GPA,
Degree(s)
and Major(s):
Name of Law School and
Anticipated Graduation Date:
Current Year in Law School:
Law School GPA and
Scholastic Rank:
Provide Details on
Law Journal and/or Moot
Court Participation and
Relevant Dispute Resolution
Experience, Awards, or
Competition(s):
*A hard copy of the Mediation Intern Questionnaire is available in the Career Services Office, or you can obtain an electronic copy by emailing cfmcafee@memphis.edu.
