Overview
Family Law Magistrate Jobs in Seattle, USA at Oregon State Bar Pro Liability
Position: FAMILY LAW MAGISTRATE
GENERAL SUMMARY
Family Law Magistrates (Magistrates) perform work of a highly responsible nature in compliance with the provisions of 4 M.R.S.A. §183 and rules promulgated by the Supreme Judicial Court.
Salary: $ annually (3% increase 7/1/26)
WHAT WE OFFER
At the Maine Judicial Branch, we value our employees, which is why we offer great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, we provide:
- Work‑life balance: 13 paid holidays, 5 weeks of vacation leave, and paid sick days every year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave (FMLA)
- Gym membership and childcare reimbursement programs
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Health insurance coverage (85%‑100% employer‑paid for employee‑only plan)
- Health insurance premium credit (5% decrease in employee premiums)
- Dental insurance (100% employer‑paid for employee‑only plan)
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions
- Voluntary deferred compensation (retirement savings 457 Plan)
- Employer‑paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
- Continuing education
- Additional wellness benefits
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
In all proceedings on the domestic relations calendar involving minor children, Magistrates may:
- Conduct case management conferences or hearings;
- Issue case management and pre‑trial orders;
- Issue interim child support orders;
- Issue final orders establishing or modifying child support;
- Issue orders in child support enforcement actions.
In uncontested proceedings or when the parties have reached agreement, Magistrates may:
- Issue divorce judgments;
- Issue paternity judgments;
- Issue judicial separation decrees;
- Issue interim and final orders establishing parental rights and responsibilities;
- Hear, dispose of, and enter orders on all motions, except as prohibited by statute, rule or administrative order.
- Ensure the provision of effective case management for family cases involving children.
- Facilitate parenting arrangements in the best interest of children at an early stage in the proceedings.
- Promote education for parties about parenting issues and inform litigants about community services available to help address family problems.
- Provide court users with information about court processes.
- Identify domestic relations cases in which there is domestic abuse or a power imbalance in order to protect children and adults and to ensure a fair resolution of cases.
- Make referrals to alternative dispute resolution services.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, EDUCATION
- Current member of the Maine Bar.
- Substantial experience, knowledge, and training in family law preferred.
- Substantial experience, knowledge, and training in domestic violence, child development, and family dynamics preferred.
- Substantial experience, knowledge, and training in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques preferred.
- Substantial experience, knowledge, and training in the principles of case management preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the general public both orally and in writing.
- Excellent writing and listening skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others within the Judicial Branch including judges, clerks, and Family Division staff.
- Strong decision making skills. In particular, the ability to expeditiously decide cases and to determine the proper case management technique.
- Skill in managing a large and diverse workload.
- Ability to treat parties and counsel impartially and respectfully while maintaining control over proceedings.
TRAVEL
In‑state travel required and may include overnights. Travel is required throughout Aroostook, Washington, and Northern Penobscot counties.
The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.
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Title: Family Law Magistrate
Company: Oregon State Bar Pro Liability
Location: Seattle, USA
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