- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
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.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates spend a lot of their time Making Decisions and Solving Problems. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Written Expression, Oral Expression, and Deductive Reasoning. Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, Law and Government, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Active Listening and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Documenting/Recording Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Thinking Creatively
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interacting With Computers
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Assisting and Caring for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Speech Clarity
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Recognition
Information Ordering
Fluency of Ideas
Selective Attention
Category Flexibility
Memorization
Originality
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Far Vision
Perceptual Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Reaction Time
Finger Dexterity
Hearing Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Auditory Attention
Static Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Explosive Strength
Stamina
Interests
Enterprising
Social
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Realistic
Knowledge
English Language
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Public Safety and Security
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Therapy and Counseling
Philosophy and Theology
Personnel and Human Resources
Sociology and Anthropology
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Clerical
Economics and Accounting
History and Archeology
Geography
Medicine and Dentistry
Transportation
Foreign Language
Biology
Chemistry
Telecommunications
Building and Construction
Physics
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Sales and Marketing
Engineering and Technology
Wages
Nevada
$161,130
Connecticut
$160,560
Tennessee
$155,840
Hawaii
$135,620
Kentucky
$134,250
New York
$130,730
Florida
$129,350
Indiana
$126,860
Kansas
$124,290
Colorado
$124,280
Maine
$120,610
Oregon
$115,600
Missouri
$110,450
North Dakota
$109,220
Idaho
$108,090
Oklahoma
$103,510
Washington
$103,010
Wyoming
$102,390
South Dakota
$94,500
Delaware
$94,160
Utah
$93,910
Puerto Rico
$84,170
Georgia
$77,250
Arizona
$72,510
Pennsylvania
$71,990
Texas
$59,830
Maryland
$58,640
Michigan
$57,970
South Carolina
$56,290
North Carolina
$55,260
West Virginia
$50,490
Wisconsin
$48,570
Louisiana
$48,020
Ohio
$47,530
Arkansas
$46,010
Alabama
$44,640
Montana
$39,930
Iowa
$38,120
Mississippi
$35,220
New Mexico
$32,810
Skills
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Negotiation
Monitoring
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Instructing
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Analysis
Service Orientation
Systems Evaluation
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Science
Work Values
Independence
Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Support
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Self Control
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Analytical Thinking
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Independence
Persistence
Cooperation
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With External Customers
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Level of Competition
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Duration of Typical Work Week
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Write decisions on cases.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
- Importance Supplemental-
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Perform wedding ceremonies.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Write decisions on cases.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Perform wedding ceremonies.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Write decisions on cases.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Perform wedding ceremonies.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Write decisions on cases.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Perform wedding ceremonies.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Write decisions on cases.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
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.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Perform wedding ceremonies.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Write decisions on cases.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Perform wedding ceremonies.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Write decisions on cases.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform wedding ceremonies.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Write decisions on cases.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Perform wedding ceremonies.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Write decisions on cases.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform wedding ceremonies.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doctoral Training