About This Position
The U.S. Courts of the District of Columbia Circuit offer alternative dispute resolution services in selected matters to enable parties in litigation to resolve their cases.
This position provides administrative and case management support to the Chief Circuit Mediator, Circuit Mediators, and volunteer mediators.
This position is ideal for individuals considering law school, attending law school part-time, or interested in alternative dispute resolution.
Qualifications
Candidates must show experience that demonstrates: strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to exercise independent judgment, multi-task, work well under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude; trustworthiness, discretion, attention to detail, and flexibility; excellent oral and written communication skills, including careful proofreading; ability to interact effectively and appropriately with mediators, attorneys, litigants, and the public; high proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel), SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Forms, Teams, and Zoom; skill and accuracy in database management, data entry, and performing numerical calculations; strong interest in learning about the federal judiciary and dispute resolution; and the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity and professionalism.
Major Duties
Duties and Responsibilities include case management; data inputting, analysis, and management; preparing communications to lawyers and mediators; preparing reports; assisting with video conferencing; preparing and maintaining electronic and paper files; conducting internet research; scheduling and maintaining multiple calendars; coordinating with IT and other court units; and event management and receptionist duties.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. The successful candidate is also subject to a background check and will be considered a provisional employee pending a favorable suitability determination. Direct deposit of pay is required. Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct and are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.
Education
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and the ability to work in a busy office.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and an interview.
Additional Information
Employees of the federal courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "at will" and may be terminated with or without good cause by the Court. The selected candidate will serve a one-year probationary period. The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and detailed resume as a single PDF attachment (Attn: Human Resources) to [email protected]. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-26-06) in the subject line. Candidates may be asked to complete two short writing tests.
This position is open until filled. First cutoff date for review of applications is June 5, 2026.
Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume See 'How to Apply' for instructions.