Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
What they do
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
Expected pay range
Expected pay range
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About arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
Other titles
Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator), Arbiter, Arbitrator, Divorce Mediator, Family Mediator, Federal Mediator, Labor Arbitrator, Labor Mediator, Mediator, Public Employment Mediator
Tasks they perform
- Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
- Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.
- Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
Skills they need
- Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Licenses and Certifications
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Certifications
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Additional career information and resources
Learn more about arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators with these helpful sites.
- American Arbitration Association (external link opens new tab)
- American Bar Association (external link opens new tab)
- Association for Conflict Resolution (external link opens new tab)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (external link opens new tab)
- Association of Labor Relations Agencies (external link opens new tab)
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (external link opens new tab)
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (external link opens new tab)
- International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution (external link opens new tab)
- Labor and Employment Relations Association (external link opens new tab)
- National Academy of Arbitrators (external link opens new tab)