Court Attorney Referee - ADR

QUALIFICATIONS

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.

ASSIGNMENT

This position is assigned to the District Administrative Office and is under the direct supervision of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator for the Fifth Judicial District. Duties include but are not limited to: providing technical assistance to the ADR Coordinator or court administrators in the development and implementation of protocols, guidelines, and best practices regarding the ADR program within their jurisdiction; act as a liaison between the court and Community Dispute Resolution Centers, volunteer law school clinics, and volunteer mediators and evaluators; recruit volunteer mediators; create and maintain rosters of certified mediators and evaluators; monitor training programs that qualify neutrals and mediators; monitor case progress, scheduling, advises on policies, and analyzes operations data; evaluate the progress and performance of court-sponsored ADR programs by compiling reports and interpreting comprehensive statistics and data; and perform other related duties. This position will also be required to oversee and participate in voluntary and mandatory arbitration programs throughout the 5th Judicial District. Travel is required.