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Alabama Southern District Court
U.S. Magistrate Judge
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A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$118,966 / year median in Alabama
+2% projected growth
Job Description
U.S. Magistrate Judge Alabama Southern District Court Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time From $229,908 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Criminal procedure Courtroom procedure Civil law Senior level Full Job Description Job Details for U.S. Magistrate Judge Court Name/Organization Alabama Southern District Court Overview of the Position The Judicial Conference of the United States District Court has authorized the appointment of a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Alabama at Mobile, Alabama. The courts provide fair and impartial justice within the jurisdiction conferred by the Constitution and Congress. Public trust and confidence are enhanced when the judiciary's workforce is highly competent and dedicated to the cause of justice. The judiciary can and should strive to recruit and retain the best and the brightest individuals from all backgrounds and with diverse life experiences. The duties of the magistrate judge position are demanding and wide-ranging, including the following: (1) conduct of most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) conduct of various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from a district judge; and (4) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants. Location Mobile, AL Opening and Closing Dates 08/20/2026 - 11/18/2026