Magistrate

State of North Carolina • Durham, NC

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About The Position

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's 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 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.
SALARY RANGE: $47,22800 - $63,228.00
THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 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.
• 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).
• You MUST be a resident of Durham County or one of its contiguous counties to be eligible for this position.
• Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

• Magistrates are judicial officials who evaluate requests for criminal charges and issue criminal process and search warrants.
• Magistrates conduct initial appearances, including bond hearings, for defendants upon arrest.
• Magistrates preside over Small Claims Court hearings and marriage ceremonies.
• The person in this full-time position will serve as an officer of district court in accordance with NC General Statutes §7A 170-179.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level