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United States Magistrate Judge
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: U.S. Courts
- Department: Judicial Branch
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Salary: $229908 – $229908/yr
- Hiring Path: Public
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-09-11
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-28
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Job Summary
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh. The vacancy will occur as of June 3, 2027 upon the retirement of current United States Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Dodge.
Key Responsibilities
The duties of the position are demanding and wide-ranging and will include, but are not limited to: (1) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) conduct of various pretrial matters including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and discovery motions, and evidentiary proceedings on reference from the judges of the District Court; (4) conduct of most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases.
The basic authority of a United States Magistrate Judge is specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636.
Requirements & Education
The court may consider as substitute experience for the active practice of law any combination of the following: Experience as a judge of a state court of record or other state judicial officer. Experience as a United States magistrate judge, bankruptcy judge, or other federal judicial officer. Experience as an attorney for federal or state agencies.
Experience as a law clerk to any judge or judicial officer, or as a staff attorney, or pro se law clerk in a court (limited to two years). Other legal experience suitable as a substitute in the opinion of the court.
Contact
pawd@resume.uscourts.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $229908 – $229908/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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