A Day In The Life
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Average
$100,330
ANNUAL
$48.24
HOURLY
Entry Level
$71,910
ANNUAL
$34.57
HOURLY
Mid Level
$81,150
ANNUAL
$39.01
HOURLY
Expert Level
$168,020
ANNUAL
$80.78
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Associate's Degree
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
430
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
01
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
02
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
03
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
04
Write decisions on cases.
05
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
06
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
07
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
08
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
09
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
10
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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