Magistrate
State of North Carolina•Durham County, NC
•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 (teaching, social services, law enforcement, arbitration or mediation, the court system, or counseling).
- Must be a resident of Durham County or one of its contiguous counties.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and to make decisions
- Proficient at general office and computer skills
- Understand North Carolina Court Systems procedures
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with the general public
Nice To Haves
- Active law license from any state (entry rate of pay is $69,551.00 for a Magistrate with an active law license)
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
Benefits
- E-Verify participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
