*A job as a Jurist falls under the broader career category of Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for 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.
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