Magistrate

State of North Carolina • Person County, NC

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About The Position

Magistrates are judicial officials who evaluate requests for criminal charges and issue criminal process and search warrants. They conduct initial appearances, including bond hearings, for defendants upon arrest; preside over Small Claims Court hearings; and perform marriage ceremonies. This full-time position serves as an officer of district court in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §7A 170-179. Magistrates must be able to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The Clerk of Superior Court nominates candidates for appointment, and the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge appoints magistrates to an initial two-year term. The Chief District Court Judge determines work schedules. The position is recruiting for multiple openings. Applicants must reside in Person County or a county contiguous to Person County at the time of nomination.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; or eight years as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina; 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 reside in Person County or a county contiguous to Person County at the time of nomination.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Proficiency in general office and computer skills.
• Understanding of North Carolina Court Systems procedures.
• Ability to work as a team player and under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Magistrate affects the entry rate of pay.
• An active law license from any state qualifies for an entry rate of pay of $69,551.00.

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.
• Conduct marriage ceremonies.
• Serve as an officer of district court in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §7A 170-179.

What This Job Offers

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