Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks15 core, 5 supplemental
- Family
- LegalOne of its 8 occupations
- Code
- 23-1022.00SOC 2018: 23-1022
What the work is made of
15 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.Core taskTask 12999Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.Core taskTask 20238Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.Core taskTask 20239Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.Core taskTask 20240Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.Core taskTask 13001Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.Core taskTask 12993Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.Core taskTask 12994Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. 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.Core taskTask 13008Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.Core taskTask 13003Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.Core taskTask 13005Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.Core taskTask 13010Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.Core taskTask 12995Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers.Core taskTask 13007Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.Core taskTask 12996Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Authorize payment of valid claims.Core taskTask 13011Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues.Supplemental taskTask 13004Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Conduct studies of appeals procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements or to facilitate disposition of cases.Supplemental taskTask 13012Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Specialize in the negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving issues such as natural resource allocation or regional development planning.Supplemental taskTask 19807Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations, such as community agencies or schools.Supplemental taskTask 12997Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 20. Participate in court proceedings.Supplemental taskTask 13009Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 23-1022
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
More in Legal
7 other occupations in this family, each with its own page.
Use this record
Every task on this page is free to reuse, with credit to O*NET. The code and data behind the record are public.
Partner with us
Fund the next pass, contribute data, or build on the record. Tell us what you have in mind.
Partner with us