U.S. Courts

Chief Circuit Mediator

Judicial Branch

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Pay
$198,534 per year – $249,900 per year
Application deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Job level
JS-16 to JS-17
Schedule
1
Work style
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About this job

The Chief Circuit Mediator manages the mediation programs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. The Chief Circuit Mediator selects, trains, advises, and coaches lawyers who serve as volunteer mediators in our three Courts.

Benefits

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How to apply

Submit by e-mail to the Circuit Executive's Office a cover letter, detailed resume, and a brief statement describing (a) a case you mediated to a settlement and (b) a case in which the mediation did not result in a settlement. Email a single PDF attachment containing all documents to VacancyChiefCircuitMediator@cadc.uscourts.gov with the job announcement number (USCA-26-13) in the subject line of the email.

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Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: IA.

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