Manager of ADR Services

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact with parties, party representatives, arbitrators, and mediators on assigned cases; consults with management as needed.
• Manages arbitration and mediation cases; ensures information is entered and maintained in an online case management system (PRISM); utilizes discretion and independent judgment by applying high-level knowledge and understanding of the AAA's rules and procedures on assigned cases.
• Supervises case administrators; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the AAA's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Conducts administrative conference calls; facilitates and proactively participates in preliminary hearing conferences fostering and promoting the AAA brand of services; and is a resource for clients and arbitrators.
• Ensures confidentiality of case information and records; adheres to the AAA's information security and data privacy policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensures the ADR process is managed effectively, deadlines are met, neutrality is maintained during client interactions, and roadblocks are identified and resolved.
• Reviews newly assigned cases and contacts the filing party to resolve deficient filings.
• Solves case-related issues; escalates matters to management as appropriate.
• Advises panelists on procedural hearing management, jurisdiction, and related issues and assists in monitoring panelists' case management skills.
• Develops and sustains client relationships to ensure trust and respect for AAA and its services.
• Collaborates with colleagues in case management centers and regional offices on client service and trends in the ADR industry.
• Provides feedback to management and regional colleagues regarding interaction with arbitrators and mediators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline; 1-2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role; 4-6 years of experience in comprehensive customer service management in a law office or judicial industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and online case management systems.

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000 annual salary plus 10% incentive opportunity.

Schedule

Hybrid

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including incentives. Eligible employees also participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, orthodontia, vision coverage, student loan repayment, 403(b) retirement plan with substantial company match, discounted pet insurance, and generous paid-time-off benefits.