Judge Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Judge includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Preside over hearings and listen to and read arguments by opposing parties
  • Research legal issues
  • Read and evaluate information from documents, such as motions, claim applications, and records
  • Determine if the information presented supports the charge, claim, or dispute
  • Write opinions, decisions, and instructions regarding cases, claims, and disputes
  • Apply laws or precedents to reach judgments and to resolve disputes between parties
  • Decide if the procedure is being conducted according to the rules and law

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Judge duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Judge roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.