Overview
In this career, your responsibilities may include:
- Facilitating conflict resolution outside of the court system.
- Working with disputing parties to arrive at a mutually acceptable result through discussion and negotiation.
- May work for state or local governments, or in an organization or firm providing private legal services.
Job Titles
In your job search, you may find job listings for this career under different titles. You can find some examples of these, as well as more information about this career, at Career One Stop.
Academic Requirements
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree. Obtaining a U.S. Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree would allow you to work as an attorney at law or lawyer.
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Certification
Certification may be required in some states, depending on the kinds of cases you specialize in.
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Licensure
No licensure is required to work as an Arbitrator, Mediator, or Conciliator.
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