Maryland Judiciary
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Maryland Judiciary . Position : Magistrate Closing Date : November 8, 2025 Location/Type : Circuit Court for Howard County, Ellicott City, Maryland Salary : $181,200 FLSA Status : Exempt Position Type : Full Time, At Will (No outside employment permitted) Financial Disclosure : Yes, required to complete annually The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. More information: Maryland Judiciary Benefits Responsibilities
A full-time Magistrate Position with the Circuit Court for Howard County is available. Duties include Family Law and Juvenile Law matters authorized pursuant to Maryland Rules 9-208 and 11-111. The successful candidate will have extensive family law experience, including child support administration case knowledge, understanding of juvenile proceedings involving children in need of assistance and delinquency matters. Conduct custody, contempt, modification, pendente lite, support and other family law hearings pursuant to Maryland Rule 9-208. Conduct settlement conferences. Conduct shelter/detention hearings, settlement/pre-trial conferences; conduct regular review hearings. Provide timely written and oral findings and recommendations. Confer and collaborate with court administration, the family law coordinator, and the Administrative Judge, as well as the staff of the Circuit Court. The Magistrate must be willing to travel for continuing education throughout the State and to other courts as needed. Qualifications
Education:
Juris Doctorate and a member of the Maryland Bar in good standing. Experience:
Minimum of Five (5) years of experience practicing law in Maryland. Preferred:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice of family law in Maryland. Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work the full-time standard work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) with flexibility for early or late meetings. Maintain regular, punctual attendance. Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Maintain a professional demeanor, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and competence in dealing with judges, attorneys, court personnel, self-represented litigants, limited-English speakers, and a culturally diverse public. Ability to make timely decisions based on the law, rules, experience, good judgment, and established policies and procedures. Ability to write effectively with attention to detail. Proficiency in setting priorities while processing multiple duties. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative professional relationships with court personnel, the bar, local stakeholders, and the public. Retain a high standard of ethics to uphold the law and remain impartial, neutral, and free from bias at all times. At Will Employment
Selection of a candidate for the Magistrate position is by the Circuit Court Bench, and upon appointment, serves under the direct oversight of the Administrative Judge. Circuit Court employees are at-will employees and serve at the discretion of the Administrative Judge. There are no contractual relationships between the Circuit Court and an employee. The at-will relationship remains in full force and effect notwithstanding any statements to the contrary in any documents. Any attorney appointed to this position may not engage in the practice of law. Selection Process
Your application package will determine eligibility, qualifications, and ranking. If determined ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. Please provide complete and accurate information on your application. Include all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Do not state "see resume" for duties. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov. Equal Opportunity
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who need an ADA accommodation should contact via email or telephone provided above. Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
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Magistrate
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Maryland Judiciary . Position : Magistrate Closing Date : November 8, 2025 Location/Type : Circuit Court for Howard County, Ellicott City, Maryland Salary : $181,200 FLSA Status : Exempt Position Type : Full Time, At Will (No outside employment permitted) Financial Disclosure : Yes, required to complete annually The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. More information: Maryland Judiciary Benefits Responsibilities
A full-time Magistrate Position with the Circuit Court for Howard County is available. Duties include Family Law and Juvenile Law matters authorized pursuant to Maryland Rules 9-208 and 11-111. The successful candidate will have extensive family law experience, including child support administration case knowledge, understanding of juvenile proceedings involving children in need of assistance and delinquency matters. Conduct custody, contempt, modification, pendente lite, support and other family law hearings pursuant to Maryland Rule 9-208. Conduct settlement conferences. Conduct shelter/detention hearings, settlement/pre-trial conferences; conduct regular review hearings. Provide timely written and oral findings and recommendations. Confer and collaborate with court administration, the family law coordinator, and the Administrative Judge, as well as the staff of the Circuit Court. The Magistrate must be willing to travel for continuing education throughout the State and to other courts as needed. Qualifications
Education:
Juris Doctorate and a member of the Maryland Bar in good standing. Experience:
Minimum of Five (5) years of experience practicing law in Maryland. Preferred:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice of family law in Maryland. Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work the full-time standard work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) with flexibility for early or late meetings. Maintain regular, punctual attendance. Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Maintain a professional demeanor, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and competence in dealing with judges, attorneys, court personnel, self-represented litigants, limited-English speakers, and a culturally diverse public. Ability to make timely decisions based on the law, rules, experience, good judgment, and established policies and procedures. Ability to write effectively with attention to detail. Proficiency in setting priorities while processing multiple duties. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative professional relationships with court personnel, the bar, local stakeholders, and the public. Retain a high standard of ethics to uphold the law and remain impartial, neutral, and free from bias at all times. At Will Employment
Selection of a candidate for the Magistrate position is by the Circuit Court Bench, and upon appointment, serves under the direct oversight of the Administrative Judge. Circuit Court employees are at-will employees and serve at the discretion of the Administrative Judge. There are no contractual relationships between the Circuit Court and an employee. The at-will relationship remains in full force and effect notwithstanding any statements to the contrary in any documents. Any attorney appointed to this position may not engage in the practice of law. Selection Process
Your application package will determine eligibility, qualifications, and ranking. If determined ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. Please provide complete and accurate information on your application. Include all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Do not state "see resume" for duties. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov. Equal Opportunity
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who need an ADA accommodation should contact via email or telephone provided above. Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
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