Circuit Mediator

Court Name/Organization: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Overview of the Position:

The U.S. Courts, Fifth Judicial Circuit, consisting of the federal courts in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, is the second largest circuit in the federal system. The Circuit Mediation and Judicial Support Office ("CMJSO") invites applications from qualified persons for the position of Circuit Mediator.

The CMJSO facilitates settlement discussions among parties and their counsel in a wide range of civil cases, including civil rights, employment, admiralty, personal injury, insurance, intellectual property, contracts, and environmental matters. The CMJSO also assists the Chief Judge and the Fifth Circuit in matters of judicial conduct and disability, attorney discipline, Criminal Justice Act fee voucher review, case budgeting, and pro bono representation. The office includes the Chief Circuit Mediator, two Circuit Mediators, a Circuit Case Budgeting Attorney, an Administrative Attorney, a CJA Administrative Attorney, a CJA Administrative Analyst, and an Administrative Assistant.

Location: New Orleans, LA Opening and Closing Dates: 05/30/2024 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type: Permanent Classification Level/Grade: CL 30 Salary: $97,750 - $158,871 Link to Court Careers Information: https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/other/vacancies Announcement Number: 2024-04 Link to Job Announcement

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.