Course Advisor
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Course Advisor, Salisbury, Maryland, United States, 21801
Job Description:
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.Judge or Magistrate Responsibilities
Perform wedding ceremonies.Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.Necessary Skills
These are the skills Judges and Magistrates say are the most useful in their careers:Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Related Job Titles
District Court JusticeMagistrate JudgeCriminal Court JudgeAverage Salary
The salary for Judges and Magistrates ranges between about $34,790 and $193,330 a year.Judges and Magistrates who work in
California, Connecticut, or Nevada
make the highest salaries.Tools & Technologies Used by Judges and Magistrates
Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Judges and Magistrates:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeEmail softwareWord processing softwareLexisNexisInstant messaging softwareThomson Reuters WestLaw
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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.Judge or Magistrate Responsibilities
Perform wedding ceremonies.Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.Necessary Skills
These are the skills Judges and Magistrates say are the most useful in their careers:Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Related Job Titles
District Court JusticeMagistrate JudgeCriminal Court JudgeAverage Salary
The salary for Judges and Magistrates ranges between about $34,790 and $193,330 a year.Judges and Magistrates who work in
California, Connecticut, or Nevada
make the highest salaries.Tools & Technologies Used by Judges and Magistrates
Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Judges and Magistrates:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeEmail softwareWord processing softwareLexisNexisInstant messaging softwareThomson Reuters WestLaw
#J-18808-Ljbffr