Closing Date: 6th June, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
This is a Limited Term position that may become Permanent/FT

An Attorney in the Dispute Resolution Division works as a mediator with supervision, and is expected to have a commanding understanding of the laws the Department enforces. Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Dispute Resolution Division, with some review and authority, the Attorney facilitates communications between complainants and respondents to discuss their dispute and reach a mutually agreeable resolution

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23340632&name=DS-Attorney(Mediator)_DRD(Final)5.1.24_.pdf)

Working Conditions:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation.
Requires ability to complete tasks that typically may require making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties, with or without reasonable accommodations and modifications to facilitate such tasks.
Requires prolonged sitting and/or standing at a workstation for 6.5 to 7 hours per day.
Requires dependability and excellent attendance records.
May require occasional driving to conduct on-site state business.

Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Completion of at least 40 hours of verifiable formal mediation training that includes conflict resolution, mediation theory and role-play and mastery of the laws governing mediation, including, but not limited to confidentiality.
Mediation of numerous cases alleging employment, housing, or other forms of discrimination that may or may not have specified claims under Fair Employment and Housing Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act, and/or Ralph Civil Rights Act violations to conclusion in the role of mediator.
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with people in emotionally charged situations.
Ability and experience in the role of mediator to effectively analyze issues in dispute, evaluate their importance and susceptibility to compromise and formulate ideas and practical suggestions for alternative solutions.
Experience conducting mediations via videoconference using web-based platforms such as Zoom or other videoconferencing platforms.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work well under time constraints.
Excellent organizational and case management skills.
Integrity, initiative, tact, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work independently and cooperatively.
Ability to operate a computer and knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Teams and other critical software programs.
Ability to travel to conduct State business.