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.
<ul><li>Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.</li><li>Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.</li><li>Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.</li><li>Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.</li><li>Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.</li><li>Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.</li><li>Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.</li><li>Write decisions on cases.</li><li>Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.</li><li>Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.</li><li>Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.</li><li>Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.</li><li>Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.</li></ul>