# Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

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

- Code: 23-1022.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 23-1022)
- Family: [Legal](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-23), one of its 8 occupations
- Tasks: 20 tasks (15 core and 5 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/23-1022.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/23-1022.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.  
   Core task · Task 12999 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
2. Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.  
   Core task · Task 20238 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
3. Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.  
   Core task · Task 20239 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
4. Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.  
   Core task · Task 20240 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
5. Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.  
   Core task · Task 13001 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
6. Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.  
   Core task · Task 12993 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
7. Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.  
   Core task · Task 12994 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
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 task · Task 13008 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
9. Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.  
   Core task · Task 13003 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
10. Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.  
   Core task · Task 13005 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
11. Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.  
   Core task · Task 13010 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
12. Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.  
   Core task · Task 12995 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
13. Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers.  
   Core task · Task 13007 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
14. Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.  
   Core task · Task 12996 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
15. Authorize payment of valid claims.  
   Core task · Task 13011 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
16. Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues.  
   Supplemental task · Task 13004 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
17. Conduct studies of appeals procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements or to facilitate disposition of cases.  
   Supplemental task · Task 13012 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
18. Specialize in the negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving issues such as natural resource allocation or regional development planning.  
   Supplemental task · Task 19807 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
19. Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations, such as community agencies or schools.  
   Supplemental task · Task 12997 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2024
20. Participate in court proceedings.  
   Supplemental task · Task 13009 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024

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## Where this comes from

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