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U.S. Magistrate Judge

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South Carolina District Court

Columbia, SC (In Person)

$229,908 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/19/2026 (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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U.S. Magistrate Judge South Carolina District Court Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time $229,908 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Research Senior level Office experience Full Job Description Job Details for U.S. Magistrate Judge Court Name/Organization South Carolina District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court will receive applications for the position of full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of South Carolina at Columbia, South Carolina, until Friday, April 17, 2026. The duty station for this position will be in Columbia, and the selected applicant will be required to reside in the Columbia division. The annual salary of a United States Magistrate Judge is $229,908. The term of office is eight years. The duties of the position are demanding and wide-ranging and will include the following: (1) Conducting most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases; (2) Trying and disposing of misdemeanor cases; (3) Conducting various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from the judges of the district court; and (4) Trying and disposing of civil cases upon consent of the litigants. This position requires extensive research and writing. The basic authority of a U.S. magistrate judge is specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636. Location Columbia, SC Opening and Closing Dates 03/19/2026 - 04/17/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Salary Not specified The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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