Magistrate
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Job Location:
Mecklenburg County, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 47228 - 63228
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
District CourtDivision
Job Classification Title
Magistrate (NS)Position Number
Grade
JM45About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.
Description of Work
Salary Range: $47228.00 - $63228.00Magistrates are judicial officials who evaluate requests for criminal charges and issue criminal process and search addition magistrates conduct initial appearances including bond hearings for defendants upon arrest. Magistrates preside over Small Claims Court hearings and marriage ceremonies. Must be able to work irregular hours including nights weekends and holidays. The person in this full time position will serve as an officer of district court in accordance with NC General Statutes 7A 170-179.
The Clerk of Superior Court in his/her sole discretion nominates person(s) to be considered for appointment to the position of magistrate to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge. The Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in his/her sole discretion appoints magistrate(s) to an initial two-year term. The Chief District Court Judge determines magistrates work schedules.
Entry rate of pay commensurate with prior experience as a Magistrate; $63228.00 is the entry rate of pay for a Magistrate with an active law license from any state.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Individuals most suited for magistrate positions possess the ability to exercise sound judgment and to make decisions are proficient at general office and computer skills understand North Carolina Court Systems procedures are team players with the ability to work under pressure and have the ability to communicate effectively with the general public.
Supplemental and Contact Information
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications willnotbe accepted.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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Dominikii Coleman
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;or eight years as a law enforcement officer in NC; or an associate degree and four years of work experience in a related field. Related fields include: teaching social services law enforcement arbitration or mediation the court system or counseling.
Magistrates are statutorily required to live in the county the magistrate position serves at the time of nomination or a contiguous county (touching along a boundary or a point). See amapof North Carolina counties to determine if your county of residence meets statutory requirements. You MUST be a resident of Mecklenburg County or one of its contiguous counties to be eligible for this position.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
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