O*NET-SOC 23-1023.00
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.Core5644
- Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.Supplemental5658
- Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.Core5649
- Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.Core5643
- Write decisions on cases.Core5653
- Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.Core5647
- Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.Core5645
- Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.Core5646
- Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.Core5654
- Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.Supplemental5652
- Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.Core5650
- Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.Core5651
- Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.Supplemental5659
- Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.Core5648
- Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.Supplemental5660
- Issue arrest warrants.Core21182
- Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.Core5655
- Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.Core5657
- Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.Core5656
- Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.Supplemental20057
- Perform wedding ceremonies.Supplemental5661
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 15 examples in 12 categories, 6 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Document management software
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
- Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management
Legal management software
- Courtroom scheduling software
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Information retrieval or search software
- LexisNexis
- Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Data base user interface and query software
- Online databases
Video conferencing software
- Videoconferencing software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
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Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
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Make decisions in legal cases.
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Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise activities of other legal personnel.
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Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
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Performing Administrative Activities
Administer oaths to court participants.
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Serve court ordered documents.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.