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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Administrative Court Justice

2.	Appeals Court Associate Justice

3.	Appellate Court Judge

4.	Associate Justice

5.	Associate Juvenile Court Judge

6.	Bankruptcy Judge

7.	Circuit Court Judge

8.	Circuit Court Magistrate

9.	Circuit Judge

10.	City Magistrate

11.	County Court Judge

12.	County Judge

13.	Court Magistrate

14.	Court of Appeals Judge

15.	Criminal Court Judge

16.	Criminal Judge

17.	Deputy Chief Magistrate

18.	District Associate Judge

19.	District Court Judge

20.	District Court Justice

21.	Election Judge

22.	Federal Judge

23.	General Magistrate

24.	Immigration Judge

25.	Judge

26.	Jurist

27.	Justice

28.	Justice of the Peace

29.	Juvenile Court Judge

30.	Legal Referee

31.	Magisterial District Judge

32.	Magistrate

33.	Magistrate Judge

34.	Master in Chancery

35.	Municipal Court Judge

36.	Municipal Court Magistrate

37.	Police Judge

38.	Police Justice

39.	Police Magistrate

40.	Presiding Judge

41.	Probate Judge

42.	Superior Court Judge

43.	Superior Court Justice

44.	Town Justice

45.	Trial Court Judge

46.	Trial Court Justice

47.	Trial Judge

48.	Trial Justice

49.	Tribal Judge

Job Tasks

	Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children. Make decisions in legal cases.

	Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.

	Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes. Make decisions in legal cases.

	Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses. Authorize payments to settle legal disputes. Make decisions in legal cases.

	Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony. Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.

	Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts. Direct courtroom activities or procedures.

	Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court. Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.

	Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed. Direct courtroom activities or procedures.

	Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges. Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.

	Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.

	Write decisions on cases. Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.

	Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes. Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.

	Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings. Direct courtroom activities or procedures.

	Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law. Direct courtroom activities or procedures.

	Settle disputes between opposing attorneys. Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.

	Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases. Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.

	Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.

	Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff. Supervise activities of other legal personnel.

	Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.

	Perform wedding ceremonies. Administer oaths to court participants.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Judges and Hearing Officers
	Judges and hearing officers apply the law by overseeing the legal process in courts. They also conduct pretrial hearings, resolve administrative disputes, facilitate negotiations between opposing parties, and issue legal decisions.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Judges and Hearing Officers
	All judges and hearing officers are employed by the federal government or by local and state governments. Most work in courts. The majority work full time.

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