Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Job Details for U.S. Magistrate Judge

Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern District Court
Overview of the Position The duties of the position are demanding and wide-ranging. They include: conducting (1) most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from a district judge; and (4) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants. The basic authority of a U.S. magistrate judge is specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636.
Location Beaumont, TX
Opening and Closing Dates 03/09/2026 - 05/08/2026
Appointment Type Permanent
Salary Starting: $229,908

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.