skillfactor-pipeline/skills/judge/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — judge

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 23-1023.00 (Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates).

Task statements

• [Core] Issue arrest warrants.
• [Core] Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
• [Core] Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
• [Core] Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
• [Core] Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
• [Core] Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
• [Core] Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
• [Core] Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
• [Core] Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
• [Core] Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
• [Core] Write decisions on cases.
• [Core] Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
• [Core] Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
• [Core] Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
• [Core] Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
• [Supplemental] Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.
• [Supplemental] Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
• [Supplemental] Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
• [Supplemental] Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
• [Supplemental] Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
• [Supplemental] Perform wedding ceremonies.

Detailed work activities

• Administer oaths to court participants.
• Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
• Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
• Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
• Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
• Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
• Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
• Make decisions in legal cases.
• Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
• Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
• Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.
• Serve court ordered documents.
• Supervise activities of other legal personnel.