Magistrate

Agency District Court Division Job Classification Title Magistrate (NS) Position Number Grade JM45

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Us DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

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of Work Salary Range: $47,228.00 - $63,228.00 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. The Clerk of Superior Court, in his/her sole discretion, nominates person(s) to be considered for appointment to the position of magistrate to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge.

The Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, in his/her sole discretion, appoints magistrate(s) to an initial two-year term. The Chief District Court Judge determines magistrates' work schedules. Entry rate of pay commensurate with prior

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as a Magistrate; $63,228.00 is the entry rate of pay for a Magistrate with an active law license from any state. Knowledge

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and Abilities/Management Preferences Individuals most suited for magistrate positions possess the ability to exercise sound judgment and to make decisions, are proficient at general office and computer

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, understand North Carolina Court Systems procedures, are team players with the ability to work under pressure, and have the ability to communicate effectively with the general public. Supplemental and Contact Information INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link.

Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. It is important your application includes all of your relevant

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and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. *NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it.

Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal

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Employers. 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.

To learn more, click on these links: E-Verify Participation E-Verify Participation (Spanish) Right to Work Right to Work (Spanish) Dominikii Coleman NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division https://www.nccourts.gov/

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Equivalency Guide for details. 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

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in a related field. Related fields include: teaching, social services, law enforcement, arbitration or mediation, the court system, or counseling. Magistrates are statutorily required to live in the county the magistrate position serves at the time of nomination or a contiguous county (touching along a boundary or a point).

See a map of North Carolina counties to determine if your county of residence meets statutory

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You MUST be a resident of Mecklenburg County or one of its contiguous counties to be eligible for this position. Attach cover letter and résumé. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment

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Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

• Recruiter: Dominikii Coleman Email: HumanResources@nccourts.org North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina.

We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive

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, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more

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of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next

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today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing

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