Job Details
| Court Name/Organization | Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals |
| Overview of the Position | This is a part-time (20 to 24 hours) temporary position beginning in May 2025 and ending in August 2025, depending on the student’s school calendar. Partial telework may be available. The Appellate Mediation Intern supports the Circuit Mediation Office’s work to resolve cases through facilitated negotiations; reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the merits of cases; shares the evaluation with mediators; reviews court pleadings, docketing statements, briefs, mediation statements, and case law; researches developing dispute resolution techniques; develops materials to educate the public and bar about court mediation programs; assists in developing, preparing and analyzing statistical reports concerning the referral and disposition of cases; and performs research and writing and other tasks as assigned. |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/03/2025 - 01/31/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Internship/Externship |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 27 |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Qualifications
Coursework in mediation is preferred but not required. The successful applicant for the position will have an interest in dispute resolution; possess strong research and writing skills, possess the ability to work under varying time constraints, possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, present a professional image and demeanor, and exercise appropriate discretion in dealing with confidential information. Experience with and skills in using computer-based applications, including word processing, are required. Applicants must have completed at least one year at an accredited law school.
Application Info
Please submit a single PDF application including (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, (3) attached questionnaire, and (4) a recent writing sample of seven pages or less to the Director of Human Resources via our online application system under ‘Upload Resume’. The writing sample should be edited only by the applicant; excerpts from a larger work should include an introduction that provides sufficient context and orientation. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by Jan. 31, 2025. Virtual interviews will take place the week of Feb. 10, 2025.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.