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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
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Median pay

$67,710
Median annual pay for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

4.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

9,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+400
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience; Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Writing
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Law and Government
  3. 3Personnel and Human Resources
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Education and Training
  6. 6Economics and Accounting

Abilities

  1. 1Written Comprehension
  2. 2Written Expression
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Oral Expression
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Inductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Integrity
  2. 2Cooperation
  3. 3Self-Control
  4. 4Dependability
  5. 5Empathy
  6. 6Social Orientation

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  3. 3Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  4. 4Analyzing Data or Information
  5. 5Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  6. 6Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work context

  1. 1Freedom to Make Decisions
  2. 2Spend Time Sitting
  3. 3Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  4. 4Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  5. 5E-Mail
  6. 6Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.
  • Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
  • 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.
  • Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters, such as fees, or determine details, such as witness numbers or time requirements.

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