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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Magistrate Judge

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

The District of Columbia Courts is seeking a Magistrate Judge to serve in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The successful applicant will preside over hearings in various divisions including Criminal, Civil, Probate, Traffic, and Domestic Violence Divisions, and will be appointed for a four-year term.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The successful applicant for this position will be assigned to non-Family Court divisions of the Superior Court based on the needs of the Court at the time the position is filled

Magistrate judges assigned to non-Family Court divisions of the Superior Court will be responsible for, among things, presiding over hearings in the Criminal, Civil, Probate, Traffic, and/or Domestic Violence Divisions, including conducting certain non-jury trials

Qualification

Active member of D.C. BarLegal practice experienceMoral characterCompetence in dutiesFormal application skills

Required

be a citizen of the United States

be an active member in good standing of the unified District of Columbia Bar

for five (5) years immediately preceding appointment, have been engaged in the active practice of law in the District of Columbia, or on the faculty of a law school in the District of Columbia, or employed as a lawyer by the District of Columbia or United States Government, or any combination of the foregoing

be a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia and have maintained an actual place of abode in the District for at least ninety (90) days immediately prior to appointment and retain such residency during service as Magistrate Judge. C. Code § 11-1732 (c)(3)

be competent to perform the duties of the office and be of good moral character

make formal application to the court for the position