United States Magistrate Judge

U.S. Courts • Pittsburgh, PA • 2h ago

Summary The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh. The vacancy will occur as of June 3, 2027 upon the retirement of current United States Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Dodge. Responsibilities The duties of the position are demanding and wide-ranging and will include, but are not limited to: (1) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) conduct of various pretrial matters including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and discovery motions, and evidentiary proceedings on reference from the judges of the District Court; (4) conduct of most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases. The basic authority of a United States Magistrate Judge is specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636. Requirements Conditions of Employment The court will make the appointment following an FBI full-field investigation and an IRS tax compliance check of the applicant selected by the court for appointment. The individual selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (as amended) (codified at 5 U.S.C. §§ 13101-13111) as implemented by the Judicial Conference of the United States. Qualifications To be qualified for appointment an applicant must: Be, and have been for at least five years, a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands of the United States; Have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years (with some substitutes authorized); Be competent to perform all the duties of the office, of good moral character, emotionally stable and mature, committed to equal justice under the law, in good health, patient, courteous, and capable of deliberation and decisiveness; Be less than 70 years old; and Not be related to a judge of the district court. Education The court may consider as substitute experience for the active practice of law any combination of the following: Experience as a judge of a state court of record or other state judicial officer. Experience as a United States magistrate judge, bankruptcy judge, or other federal judicial officer. Experience as an attorney for federal or state agencies. Experience as a law clerk to any judge or judicial officer, or as a staff attorney, or pro se law clerk in a court (limited to two years). Other legal experience suitable as a substitute in the opinion of the court. Additional Information THE DISTRICT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Similar Jobs

Applications Scientist, Bioprocess & Sample Preparation Job Posting Title here

ThermoFisher Scientific • Pittsburgh, PA • 53min ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our coll...

53min ago

Go to Apply

Compensation Manager--Retail Banking

PNC • Pittsburgh, PA • 54min ago

Retail & Hospitality

PA - Pittsburgh (15222) DC - Washington OH - Cleveland Full time R234410 Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delive...

54min ago

Go to Apply

Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree • Pittsburgh, PA • 58min ago

Retail & Hospitality

We're seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist with store functions and day-t...

58min ago

Go to Apply

Manager - Tax Transformation Consulting - Tax Systems

Deloitte • Pittsburgh, PA • 1h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

In order to keep up with tax law changes, external tax deadlines, and internal demands, tax departments need dependable, accurate, and efficient direct tax processes in place. If you are someone who thrives in navigating...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Senior - Tax Transformation Consulting - Tax Systems

Deloitte • Pittsburgh, PA • 1h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

1h ago

Go to Apply

Sales Trainee

Graybar • Washington, Washington • 1h ago

Sales & Marketing

Western, WA Full time R263612 Make a difference. As a Sales Trainee, you will learn the electrical distribution business and Graybar's sales process through a mix of formal training sessions and hands-on learning. Our Sa...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA • 1h ago

Hospital & Medical

Are you passionate about helping kids be their best selves? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support the offices in Bethel Park and Waterdam. Weekend and evening availabilit...

1h ago

Go to Apply

PA or CRNP (ACNP), Tri State Neurosurgical Associates

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA • 2h ago

Hospital & Medical

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support Tri State Neurosurgical Associates. Hours: Monday-Friday daylight - eve...

2h ago

Go to Apply

sales associate

Petco, Inc • Homestead, PA • 2h ago

Sales & Marketing

Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurt...

2h ago

Go to Apply

sales associate

Petco, Inc • Monroeville, PA • 2h ago

Sales & Marketing

2h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)