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.
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Salary Information
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates: $156,210 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Direct courtroom activities or procedures. | General |
| Make decisions in legal cases. | General |
| Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings. | General |
| Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues. | General |
| Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information. | General |
| Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings. | General |
| Authorize payments to settle legal disputes. | General |
| Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts. | General |
| Administer oaths to court participants. | General |
| Inform the public about policies, services or procedures. | General |
| Serve court ordered documents. | General |
| Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. | Analysis |
| Supervise activities of other legal personnel. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Courtroom scheduling software | Legal management software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management | Document management software |
| Instant messaging software | Instant messaging software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft operating system | Operating system software |
| Thomson Reuters Westlaw | Information retrieval or search software |
| Videoconferencing software | Video conferencing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Online databases | Data base user interface and query software |