Magistrate

State of North Carolina • Cleveland County, NC

3d • 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 Cleveland County or one of its contiguous counties.
• Proficient at general office and computer skills.
• Understand North Carolina Court Systems procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals most suited for magistrate positions possess the ability to exercise sound judgment and to make decisions.
• Team players with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree