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U.S. Magistrate Judge
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Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, 24211, USA
Listed on 2026-02-15
Listing for:
United States Courts
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Litigation, Lawyer -
Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview of the Position
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time U.S. magistrate judge for the Western District of Virginia essential function of courts is to dispense justice. An important component of this function is the creation and maintenance of diversity in the court system. A community’s belief that a court dispenses justice is heightened when the court reflects the community’s racial, ethnic, and gender diversity.
Responsibilities- Conduct most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases.
- Try and dispose of misdemeanor cases.
- Conduct various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from a district judge.
- Try and dispose of civil cases upon consent of the litigants.
- Perform such duties, administrative or otherwise, as may be delegated by the district judges.
The basic authority of a U.S. magistrate judge is specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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