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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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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.82)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.75)
  3. Listen - People (4.75)
  4. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.70)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.68)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.68)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.35)
  8. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.33)
  9. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.24)
  10. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.24)
  11. Research - Data (4.24)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  13. Speak - People (4.12)
  14. Solve problems - Data (4.12)
  15. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  18. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.87)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  20. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.75)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.75)
  3. Judgment and Decision Making (4.38)
  4. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  5. Speaking (4.12)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (4.12)
  7. Writing (4.00)
  8. Active Learning (4.00)
  9. Monitoring (3.75)
  10. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  1. Deductive Reasoning (4.50)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.38)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (4.38)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  5. Oral Expression (4.12)
  6. Speech Clarity (4.12)
  7. Written Expression (4.00)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  9. Near Vision (3.88)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  11. Information Ordering (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.98)
  2. Dependability (4.91)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.82)
  4. Leadership (4.70)
  5. Concern for Others (4.68)
  6. Self Control (4.64)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.61)
  8. Achievement/Effort (4.60)
  9. Cooperation (4.55)
  10. Analytical Thinking (4.55)
  11. Initiative (4.42)
  12. Persistence (4.35)
  13. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.28)
  14. Independence (4.12)
  15. Social Orientation (3.79)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.99)
  2. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.82)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.77)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.75)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.47)
  6. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.33)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.24)
  8. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.99)
  9. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.98)
  10. Processing Information (3.94)
  11. Interacting With Computers (3.93)
  12. Analyzing Data or Information (3.87)
  13. Documenting/Recording Information (3.75)
  14. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.74)
  15. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.58)
  16. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.58)
  17. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.51)
  1. Review Civil Rights Laws (4.99)
  2. Examine Evidence To Determine If It Will Support Charges (4.82)
  3. Judge Criminal Or Civil Cases (4.82)
  4. Examine Data Against Legal Precedents (4.82)
  5. Determine Whether Evidence Is Admissible (4.75)
  6. Determine Liability (4.75)
  7. Understand Legal Terminology (4.47)
  8. Conduct Legal Hearings (4.33)
  9. Mediate Or Arbitrate Disputes (4.33)
  10. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (4.24)
  11. Use Knowledge Of Judicial System (4.24)
  12. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (4.24)
  13. Use Knowledge Of Relevant Laws (4.24)
  14. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.24)
  15. Follow Professional Ethics Principles In Law Practice (4.24)
  16. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Legal Cases Or Issues (4.24)
  17. Use Administrative Law (4.24)
  18. Follow Rules Of Evidence Procedures In Legal Setting (4.24)
  19. Use Case Logic Or Precedent (4.24)
  20. Apply Legal Concepts To Medical Reports Or Documents (4.24)
  21. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.24)
  22. Follow Contract, Property, Or Insurance Laws (4.24)
  23. Follow Copyright Laws (4.24)
  24. Use Knowledge Of Legal Procedural Rules (4.24)
  25. Follow Court Operation Procedures (4.24)
  26. Apply Court Rules Or Strategy (4.24)
  27. Explain Government Laws Or Regulations (3.99)
  28. Identify Laws Or Court Decisions Relevant To Pending Cases (3.94)
  29. Analyze Data To Discover Facts In Case (3.87)
  30. Analyze Legal Questions (3.87)
  31. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.87)
  32. Make Presentations (3.58)
  33. Communicate Technical Information (3.58)
  34. Write Legal Correspondence (3.58)