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Law & Government

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

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

Median salary

$67,710

Typical range

$46k – $133k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

    Entry / Junior

    $46,200

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

    Established

    $67,710

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

    Senior

    $100,595

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Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

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