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Occupation

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

$153,990 medianGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 23-1023.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Perform wedding ceremonies.
  2. 02Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
  3. 03Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
  4. 04Write decisions on cases.
  5. 05Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
  6. 06Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
  7. 07Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
  8. 08Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
  9. 09Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
  10. 10Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
  11. 11Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
  12. 12Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.

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What the posting will be called

District Court JudgeJudgeMagistrateSuperior Court JudgeCircuit Court JudgeCircuit JudgeCounty JudgeCourt of Appeals JudgeJustice of the PeaceMagisterial District Judge

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Knowledge the job leans on

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsTherapy and Counseling

Skills that carry over from service

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementNegotiationService OrientationPersuasionInstructing