Magistrate

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February 19, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-105941
** Agency
* * District Court
** Division
* * Magistrates
* * Job Classification Title
** Magistrate (NS)
** Position Number
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* * JM45DO
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.
** Description of Work
** SALARY RANGE: $47,22800 - $63,228.00    THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.
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.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
***** RECRUITING FOR 2 POSITIONS
*** 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.
** Entry rate of pay commensurate with prior experience as a Magistrate; $63,228.00 is the entry rate of pay for a Magistrate with an active law license from any state.
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Skills and Abilities

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Competencies:

** Individuals most suited for magistrate positions possess the ability to exercise sound judgment and to make decisions, are proficient at general office and computer skills, 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.
** INSTRUCTIONS:
** Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will
** not
* * be accepted.
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It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience 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 Opportunity Employers.
* Charmaine J. Leeks  NC Administrative Office of the Courts  Human Resources Division
** Minimum

Education and Experience
** Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the

Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

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 experience in a related field. Related fields include: teaching, social services, law enforcement, arbitration or mediation, the court…