What it pays
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Half of all Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in the U.S. earn more than $153,990 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,950 and $221,710. About 24,030 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$153,990typical pay / year
24,030people in this work
$221,710+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Advise on legal matters
+Advise the prosecution and defence on the applicable civil statutes and recent binding authority, cite the…
Advise on legal matters
+Advise the prosecution and defence on the applicable civil statutes and recent binding authority, cite the key sections and one persuasive case law, and draft a short written direction I can read into the record before noon tomorrow.
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Review evidence and juries
+Review the admitted evidence bundles and the jury notes received this morning, identify any inconsistencies…
Review evidence and juries
+Review the admitted evidence bundles and the jury notes received this morning, identify any inconsistencies or material gaps affecting verdict integrity, and prepare a bench note recommending whether to recall a witness by 2pm.
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Rule on evidence admissibility
+Rule on the defence’s hearsay objection to the witness statement, cite the controlling authority and…
Rule on evidence admissibility
+Rule on the defence’s hearsay objection to the witness statement, cite the controlling authority and statutory test, set out a succinct evidential ruling with reasons, and place the ruling in the case file before court rises.
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Monitor court proceedings
+Monitor today’s docket, note any late filings or counsel absences, record interruptions or public gallery…
Monitor court proceedings
+Monitor today’s docket, note any late filings or counsel absences, record interruptions or public gallery issues that affect order, and prepare a one‑page incident summary for the clerk by the end of the sitting.
The tools that do the workCourtroom schedulingMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Sentence defendants
+Determine and announce appropriate sentences for the three current guilty pleas, applying the sentencing…
Sentence defendants
+Determine and announce appropriate sentences for the three current guilty pleas, applying the sentencing guidelines, prior convictions, and victim impact statements, and draft sealed short reasons to be entered on the record before the adjournment at 4pm.
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Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
+Decide the custody and access application between Morgan Ellis and Jordan Price today, issue a written order…
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
+Decide the custody and access application between Morgan Ellis and Jordan Price today, issue a written order enforcing custody and child support with findings on best interests and income, set a compliance review for six weeks and notify the child services officer and both parents.
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Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
+Hold the preliminary hearing for State v. Alvarez this afternoon, hear sworn testimony on probable cause for…
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
+Hold the preliminary hearing for State v. Alvarez this afternoon, hear sworn testimony on probable cause for the felony charge, rule on detention versus bail with reasons on the record, and direct the prosecutor to file any additional affidavits within three days.
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Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
+Finalize the divorce decree for Parker and Singh, allocate marital assets and debts per the law, set the…
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
+Finalize the divorce decree for Parker and Singh, allocate marital assets and debts per the law, set the effective date, and sign the decree today so the clerk can enter it and notify both parties' counsel of enforcement steps for noncompliance.
The tools that do the workHyland OnBase Enterprise Content ManagementMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Perform wedding ceremonies.
+Conduct the wedding ceremony for Alex Carter and Jamie Liu at 3pm, confirm identity and marriage consent on…
Perform wedding ceremonies.
+Conduct the wedding ceremony for Alex Carter and Jamie Liu at 3pm, confirm identity and marriage consent on the record, complete and sign the marriage certificate, and instruct the clerk to file it and issue certified copies to the couple.
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Arbitrate cases
+Arbitrate the small claim between Ridgeview Contractors and Marlowe Interiors, accept exhibits, hear closing…
Arbitrate cases
+Arbitrate the small claim between Ridgeview Contractors and Marlowe Interiors, accept exhibits, hear closing statements, issue a reasoned award on liability and damages today, and order payment terms with enforcement instructions to the clerk.
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Administer justice
+Administer justice in the weekly civil calendar: resolve uncontested motions, schedule contested matters,…
Administer justice
+Administer justice in the weekly civil calendar: resolve uncontested motions, schedule contested matters, sign routine orders with short reasons, and flag cases needing written opinions for preparation this week.
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Write decisions on cases.
+Write a reasoned judgment in the breach of contract file between Hargreaves Ltd and Patel by tomorrow noon,…
Write decisions on cases.
+Write a reasoned judgment in the breach of contract file between Hargreaves Ltd and Patel by tomorrow noon, set findings of fact, apply the governing statute and precedent, state orders for costs and file the signed decision into the record.
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Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
+Read all pleadings and motions in the Andrews v. Marquez docket, identify undisputed facts and contested…
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
+Read all pleadings and motions in the Andrews v. Marquez docket, identify undisputed facts and contested issues, note evidentiary objections, and prepare a two‑page bench memo for the hearing on Thursday.
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Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
+Calculate and enter compensatory and statutory damages for Doe v. City of Elmwood based on the jury finding,…
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
+Calculate and enter compensatory and statutory damages for Doe v. City of Elmwood based on the jury finding, award interest and taxable costs, explain the basis for each figure in the order, and lodge the signed award on the case file before close of business Friday.
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Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
+Research the qualified immunity issue in State v. Rivera, compile the leading cases and statutes, draft a…
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
+Research the qualified immunity issue in State v. Rivera, compile the leading cases and statutes, draft a concise opinion analysing each element and recommending the disposition, and save the opinion to the case folder by Tuesday morning.
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Issue arrest warrants.
+Prepare and sign an arrest warrant for the suspect in case 21‑CIV‑0098 where probable cause exists, describe…
Issue arrest warrants.
+Prepare and sign an arrest warrant for the suspect in case 21‑CIV‑0098 where probable cause exists, describe the offense and supporting facts, list any conditions for arrest, and file the warrant in the court record immediately.
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Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
+Draft a temporary injunction in the Thompson v. Ridge matter restraining transfer of disputed property, state…
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
+Draft a temporary injunction in the Thompson v. Ridge matter restraining transfer of disputed property, state the factual basis, set hearing and bond terms, and enter the signed order so it takes effect until the preliminary injunction hearing next Monday.
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Hear verdicts
+Hear the verdicts in courtroom 3 for case numbers 2024-CV-1187 and 2024-CV-1192 this afternoon, announce…
Hear verdicts
+Hear the verdicts in courtroom 3 for case numbers 2024-CV-1187 and 2024-CV-1192 this afternoon, announce findings on the record, state the reasons briefly, order any immediate remedies, and record the outcomes in the file before 5pm.
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Civil law
+Decide the civil breach claim in case 2024-CV-1187 today: apply the relevant contract principles, rule on…
Civil law
+Decide the civil breach claim in case 2024-CV-1187 today: apply the relevant contract principles, rule on liability or dismissal, calculate damages if liable, and issue a short written order for the file by close of business.
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Interpret law
+Resolve the statutory interpretation question raised in case 2024-CV-1192: review the cited provisions and…
Interpret law
+Resolve the statutory interpretation question raised in case 2024-CV-1192: review the cited provisions and precedent, state clearly which construction you adopt and why with immediate oral reasons, then prepare a reasoned memorandum for the record.
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Courtroom scheduling
+Draft the magistrate's courtroom scheduling for arraignments Wednesday and juvenile hearings Thursday,…
Courtroom scheduling
+Draft the magistrate's courtroom scheduling for arraignments Wednesday and juvenile hearings Thursday, reserve courtroom B for mornings, alert probation and defense counsel, and post the courtroom scheduling update by end of day Monday.
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