Magistrate

State of North Carolina•Wilmington, NC

1d•$51,951 - $69,551•Onsite

About The Position

Magistrates are judicial officials who evaluate requests for criminal charges and issue criminal process and search warrants. In 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.

Requirements

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.
Must be a resident of New Hanover County or one of its contiguous counties to be eligible for this position.
Proficient at general office and computer skills.
Understand North Carolina Court Systems procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with the general public.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Magistrate.
Active law license from any state.

Responsibilities

Evaluate requests for criminal charges.
Issue criminal process and search warrants.
Conduct initial appearances, including bond hearings, for defendants upon arrest.
Preside over Small Claims Court hearings.
Preside over marriage ceremonies.
Serve as an officer of district court in accordance with NC General Statutes §7A 170-179.