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Arbitrators

Descriptions & Duties

  • Arbitrators hear and decide disputes between opposing parties in private as an alternative to litigation in the courts. They are responsible for setting up appointments for parties to meet based on the parties' agreement, deciding procedural issues, and preparing written opinions or decisions regarding cases.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge in arbitration

Arbitrators must be able to use professional knowledge and skills in arbitration to identify the underlying concerns of disputants and assist to solve legal issues for client.

Professional knowledge and skills in negotiation and problem solving

Arbitrators must have good negotiation and problem solving knowledge and skills.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • typically have a higher diploma or a bachelor's degree

Professional qualification

  • must be registered under the arbitration organisation

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $30,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$90,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$130,000

Work Environment

  • Arbitrators work in private offices or meeting rooms. They may travel to a neutral site chosen for negotiations.

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