Full-Time U.S. Magistrate Judge

United States Courts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern District Court in Houston seeks a highly qualified candidate to serve as a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Houston Division, pending the filling of a district judge vacancy.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities include presiding over pretrial matters, issuing reports and recommendations, and managing a docket consistent with statutory duties and court rules.

Job description

Job Details for Full-Time U.S. Magistrate Judge

Court Name/Organization Texas Southern District Court

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas seeks to appoint a full-time magistrate judge to serve in its Houston Division, contingent upon the filling of an existing district judge vacancy. The essential function of courts is to dispense justice. An important component of this function is the creation and maintenance of diversity in the court system. A community’s belief that a court dispenses justice is heightened when the court reflects the community’s diversity.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.