Roster Mediator Fee
As a 6JD Roster Mediator, you might also be eligible to become a Settlement Conference Mediator:
In light of the trial scheduling order in the Sixth Judicial District requiring pretrial conferences 30 days prior to trial dates, MSEI has formed a list of mediators who are interested in doing mediation work in the form of settlement conferences between the pretrial conference date and the trial date in an effort to resolve cases without the need for litigation.
This is not a second roster. Judges will not be required to select a default mediator in any order, and you will not be required to offer pro bono services. Rather, this list serves as a resource for both judges and attorneys, allowing them to select a mediator of their choice. The judges have indicated to us that this list will primarily be used if the parties request a settlement conference at the time of the pretrial conference. However, this list will also serve as a reference for attorneys at any point during the pendency of the case.
It is likely that the settlement conferences will be conducted with attorneys present, with the hopes of reaching an agreement and signing a stipulation prepared by the attorneys at the conclusion of mediation. Of course, each case is different, and a mediator would still be able to conduct mediation as he or she believes is most conducive to resolving the case.
In order to be eligible to serve on this list, you must meet the following requirements:
You must have the ability and space to do caucus-style mediations (at least two private spaces).
You must be listed on the original mediation roster in at least one county in the Sixth Judicial District and be in good standing (paid dues).
You must be comfortable with attorneys being present in conducting a directive-style mediation. This would include giving legal opinions in order to facilitate agreements, which requires you to be an attorney in good standing.
You must be willing to make reasonable efforts to get parties into mediation in a timely manner, given the quick turnaround between pretrial conferences and trial dates.
If you meet these requirements, please complete and send the Settlement Conference Mediator application (PDF) to Annie Tucker when you apply to be placed on the roster of 6JD family mediators.
