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Magistrate Judge
Handle preliminary matters and some trials in federal court
$120,000 – $190,000/yrPreside over pretrial motions, misdemeanors, and civil cases by consent in federal courts.
Highlights
Common tasks
Rule on pretrial motions, conduct settlement conferences, and preside over selected trials.
Potential downsides
Limited jurisdiction, heavy motion dockets, and appointment process competition.
Skills
ResearchWritingNegotiationCommunicationDecision makingStrategic thinking
Interests
Law & policyFinance & investingSocial impactBusiness & strategy
Industries
Government
Work style
AnalyticalIndependentCollaborativePeople-focused
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