Appellate Mediation Intern
Position Summary
This is a part-time (20 to 24 hours) temporary position beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026, depending on the student's school calendar. Partial telework may be available.
The Appellate 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, including word processing, are required. Applicants must have completed at least one year at an accredited law school.
How to Apply
Please submit a single PDF application including (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, (3) attached questionnaire*, and (4) a recent writing sample of seven pages or less to the Director of Human Resources via our online application system under 'Apply To Position'. 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. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by March 5, 2026. Virtual interviews will take place in mid-March.
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. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, or to withdraw the announcement for any reason without notice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is an equal opportunity employer. For a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, contact Human Resources at (513) 564-7250.
• The questionnaire is located with the posting at www.ca6.uscourts.gov/employment
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This is a part-time (20 to 24 hours) temporary position beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026, depending on the student's school calendar. Partial telework may be available.
The Appellate 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, including word processing, are required. Applicants must have completed at least one year at an accredited law school.
How to Apply
Please submit a single PDF application including (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, (3) attached questionnaire*, and (4) a recent writing sample of seven pages or less to the Director of Human Resources via our online application system under 'Apply To Position'. 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. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by March 5, 2026. Virtual interviews will take place in mid-March.
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. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, or to withdraw the announcement for any reason without notice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is an equal opportunity employer. For a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, contact Human Resources at (513) 564-7250.
• The questionnaire is located with the posting at www.ca6.uscourts.gov/employment
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job