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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

SOC 23-1023.00

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.

Zone 5 Legal

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.8

Critical Thinking

4.8

Judgment and Decision Making

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Writing

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government

4.9

English Language

4.5

Public Safety and Security

3.8

Psychology

3.7

Administration and Management

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Sociology and Anthropology

3.1

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Key Tasks

1Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.

2Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.

3Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.

4Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.

5Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.

Also Known As

Administrative Court Justice Appeals Court Associate Justice Appellate Court Judge Associate Justice Associate Juvenile Court Judge Ballot Processing Judge Bankruptcy Judge Chief Judge Circuit Court Judge Circuit Court Magistrate