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Occupational Report for Judges and Magistrates (23-1023) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies.

Employment Outlook for Judges and Magistrates
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Judges and Magistrates There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Judges and Magistrates There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Judges and Magistrates No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Judges and Magistrates
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $25.71 $47.89 $53.89 $62.02 $69.99 $52.01 $108,186
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 16.49 35.16 48.40 56.92 66.00 44.14 91,815
Multnomah / Washington 47.67 50.88 56.23 65.06 70.89 56.46 117,436
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 47.99 52.34 58.89 65.66 70.32 57.82 120,278
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 21.80 47.38 53.22 60.92 70.43 53.50 111,290
Lane 24.29 41.06 50.60 55.88 62.95 47.13 98,022
Morrow / Umatilla 24.91 31.11 38.73 51.02 55.20 39.70 82,588
Grant / Harney / Malheur 14.72 25.61 30.79 51.33 57.71 36.31 75,523
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Judges and Magistrates
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 376 409 33 8.8% 3 7 11
Multnomah / Washington 92 102 10 10.9% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 70 74 4 5.7% 0 1 2
Lane 28 37 9 32.1% 1 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 23 25 2 8.7% 0 0 1
Jackson / Josephine 22 25 3 13.6% 0 0 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 21 23 2 9.5% 0 0 1
Clackamas 21 23 2 9.5% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 21 23 2 9.5% 0 0 1
Morrow / Umatilla 13 14 1 7.7% 0 0 0
Douglas 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 12 14 2 16.7% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 8 10 2 25.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Judges and Magistrates
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 376
Total, All Industries State 277
Public Administration State 277
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 277
Total, All Industries Local 99
Public Administration Local 99
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 99
Educational Requirements for Judges and Magistrates Workers must have a first professional degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a first professional degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Judges and Magistrates
  • Adjudicate Criminal And Civil Cases
  • Administer Oaths
  • Administer Public Policies And Laws
  • Analyze Data To Discover Facts In Case
  • Analyze Evidence
  • Analyze Legal Questions
  • Analyze Testimony
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Case Logic And Precedent
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Court Operation Procedures
  • Apply Court Rules And Strategy
  • Apply Knowledge Of Judicial System
  • Apply Legal Concepts To Medical Reports And Documents
  • Apply Research Methodology To Legal Cases And Issues
  • Apply Rules Of Evidence
  • Apply Sentencing Guidelines
  • Conduct Employment Interviews
  • Conduct Hearings
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Determine Case Trial Merit
  • Determine Liability
  • Follow Principles Of Business Law
  • Impose Restrictions
  • Instruct Juries
  • Interpret And Apply Administrative Law
  • Interpret And Apply Admiralty Law
  • Interpret And Apply Contract, Property And Insurance Laws
  • Interpret And Apply Copyright Laws
  • Interpret And Apply Game Laws
  • Interpret And Apply Knowledge Of Relevant Laws
  • Interpret And Apply Legal Procedural Rules
  • Interpret And Apply Professional Ethics Principles To Law Practice
  • Interpret And Explain Governmental And Organizational Rules, Policies And Regulations
  • Interpret Medical Evaluations Of Employees In Hazardous Jobs
  • Make Presentations
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Organize Legal Information And Records
  • Perform Civil Ceremonies
  • Prepare Legal Correspondence
  • Prepare Legal Documents
  • Recommend Claim Action
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Rule On Discovery, Requests And Motions
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Legal Terminology
Schools and Training Providers for Judges and Magistrates The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Judges and Magistrates No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Judges and Magistrates matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, And Hearing Officers 76%
Lawyers 54%
Arbitrators, Mediators, And Conciliators 49%
Law Clerks 34%
Legal Support Workers, All Other 31%