When a case is decided, judges write their opinions. They also meet with lawyers and supervise the clerical staff. Judges is in the Legal, Social, and Recreation Services Career Cluster. Many judges work a 40-hour week. However, one of every three judges works over 50 hours a week.
Some judges work part time and have a second job.
Wages vary according to level of training and experience. Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies by area of the country and the level of judgeship. There were 210 people employed as judges and magistrates in Indiana in 1998. It is estimated that between 1996 and 2006, about 6 jobs per year will need to be filled in these occupations.