Job Details for U.S. Magistrate Judge
| Court Name/Organization | Arkansas Western District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas. The position will be created by the planned retirement of Judge Barry A. Bryant. The position’s duty station will be El Dorado, AR. Travel will be required throughout the district, and frequent travel will include Texarkana and Hot Springs. The duties of the position include presiding over initial proceedings in criminal cases; trials of misdemeanor cases, including petty offenses; pretrial matters and other proceedings in civil and criminal cases; conducting civil settlement conferences; and disposition of civil cases with the consent of the parties. The basic authority of a U.S. Magistrate Judge is specified in in 28 U.S.C. § 636 and Local Rule 72.1. |
| Location | El Dorado, AR |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/15/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/job-openings |
| Announcement Number | 25-ARWD-01 |
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