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Magistrate Judge

Law and Crime

  • Average Salary

    RM3500 - RM 6000

  • Career Trends

    -

  • Compability

What is Magistrate Judge?

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.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3500 - RM 6000

Example of a Job Position

Associate Justice
Circuit Court Judge
Circuit Judge
County Judge
Court of Appeals Judge
District Court Judge
Judge
Justice of the Peace
Magistrate
Superior Court Judge

Task

? Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues ? Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony ? Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts ? Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court ? Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed

Knowledge

Psychology

Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant tools, policies, procedures and strategies to support effective raid / patrol operations for local, provincial and national security, and protect people, data, property and institutions.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Law and Governance

Knowledge of laws, legal rules, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, institutional rules, and democratic political processes.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

  • 2

    Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

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