Judge job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Judge requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in judge job postings.
Sample judge requirements
- Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
- Admitted to practice law in the state where the position is located
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law
- Excellent knowledge of legal procedures, rules of evidence, and substantive law
- Ability to manage a courtroom and make independent decisions
Sample required judge soft skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain impartial and unbiased
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and tact
Judge job description example 1
Caesars Entertainment judge job description
The Placing Judge is responsible for determining the order of the horses as they cross the finish line by performing the following duties.
Determines the order of finish of each race by consideration of the respective noses of each horse. Causes the numbers of the leading horses to be flashed on the result board during the running of a race. Causes the number of the first four horses to cross the finish line to be flashed on the result board. Determines if a \"Photo\" is necessary and if so uses it as an aid to determine the order of finish. Immediately contacts the tote room of the unofficial order of finish. Causes the official time to be flashed on the result board. Causes, in the event of an inquiry or objection, the numbers of the affected horses to flash on the result board. Verifies with the Photo Finisher to receive the official order of finish. Contacts the Horsemen's Bookkeeper with the official order of finish. Notes that each horse's rider is wearing the proper colors during the post parade. Reads and corrects proofs of the following day's races. Assists in the taking of entries, scratches, declaration, and subscriptions and any other duties that may be required to assist in the daily operations of the racing office.
All other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License.
REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures that behavior and appearance are in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
Determines the order of finish of each race by consideration of the respective noses of each horse. Causes the numbers of the leading horses to be flashed on the result board during the running of a race. Causes the number of the first four horses to cross the finish line to be flashed on the result board. Determines if a \"Photo\" is necessary and if so uses it as an aid to determine the order of finish. Immediately contacts the tote room of the unofficial order of finish. Causes the official time to be flashed on the result board. Causes, in the event of an inquiry or objection, the numbers of the affected horses to flash on the result board. Verifies with the Photo Finisher to receive the official order of finish. Contacts the Horsemen's Bookkeeper with the official order of finish. Notes that each horse's rider is wearing the proper colors during the post parade. Reads and corrects proofs of the following day's races. Assists in the taking of entries, scratches, declaration, and subscriptions and any other duties that may be required to assist in the daily operations of the racing office.
All other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License.
REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures that behavior and appearance are in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024