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PickUp USA Fitness

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Jacksonville, FL

$12/hr

BASKETBALL REFEREE Who We Are PickUp USA Fitness is a fast-growing basketball-focused fitness club ... courts. We are passionate about delivering an unmatched basketball-focused fitness club experience ...

PickUp USA Fitness

Referee

Jacksonville, FL

$12/hr

BASKETBALL REFEREE Who We Are PickUp USA Fitness is a fast-growing basketball-focused fitness club ... courts. We are passionate about delivering an unmatched basketball-focused fitness club experience ...

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Basketball Referee Flemington, NJ | Fall Season, Part Time, Hourly | Wednesdays: 6pm -9pm ... Responsible for officiating 4v4 full-court adult basketball league games in a professional, fair ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for court referee in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Court Referee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Court Referee, you need a comprehensive understanding of law and court procedures, typically achieved through a law degree and bar admission. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management systems, and courtroom technology is often required. Strong analytical thinking, impartiality, and effective communication are vital soft skills for making fair decisions and articulating reasoning. These competencies are essential to ensure justice, maintain order, and support the efficient functioning of the legal system.

What are some typical challenges faced by a Court Referee in managing caseloads and ensuring timely decisions?

A Court Referee often manages a high volume of cases, which can make it challenging to review all materials thoroughly and issue timely recommendations. Balancing efficiency with fairness is crucial, as decisions must be well-considered and legally sound. Additionally, Court Referees must navigate interactions with attorneys, litigants, and sometimes unrepresented parties, requiring strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Staying current with legal precedents and procedural changes is also essential for consistent and accurate rulings.

What are Court Referees?

Court Referees are judicial officers who assist judges by handling specific legal matters, such as gathering evidence, conducting hearings, and making recommendations or decisions in certain cases. They often preside over preliminary hearings, family law matters, or small claims cases. While their authority varies by jurisdiction, their work helps streamline court processes and reduce judges’ workloads. In some courts, their decisions can be reviewed or approved by a judge.

What is the difference between Court Referee vs Court Commissioner?

AspectCourt RefereeCourt Commissioner
CredentialsLegal background, often with law degree or legal experienceLegal background, often with law degree or legal experience
Work EnvironmentAssists judges in court proceedings, often in civil or family casesPerforms judicial functions, including hearings and rulings, under judge supervision
Employer & IndustryCourts, government agenciesCourts, government agencies
Common UsageAssisting in court cases, mediations, and hearingsHandling specific judicial duties, such as issuing rulings or conducting hearings

Both Court Referees and Court Commissioners have legal backgrounds and work within the judicial system, assisting judges with court proceedings. While their roles overlap in supporting judicial functions, Court Referees often focus on mediations and civil cases, whereas Court Commissioners may handle a broader range of judicial duties, including hearings and rulings under judge supervision.

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Conciliation Court Referee (Per Diem, Remote), 10th Judicial District

Conciliation Court Referee (Per Diem, Remote), 10th Judicial District

Minnesota Judicial Branch

Ramsey, MN • On-site, Remote

$75/day

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

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Job Description
The Tenth District is seeking attorneys to serve as per diem Conciliation Court referees. Conciliation Court, also known as "small claim courts", is a division of District Court and handles claims for money and property that do not exceed $15,000 and consumer credit transactions that do not exceed $4,000. Conciliation Court referees preside over a general and collection calendars of 12 to 50 cases per half day session.
Conciliation hearings are presumptively heard remotely, unless exceptional circumstances exist to deviate to an in-person setting.
Please note that these are contractor positions with the Tenth Judicial District. Candidates contracted for these opportunities will not be employees of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. They will be compensated on a contractual, per diem basis, at the rate of $75.00 per half day, and they are excluded from eligibility of benefits available to MJB employees. The engagement of Conciliation Court Referees is governed by Minnesota Statute 491A.03.
This role offers a flexible schedule. Referee's provide their availability to the scheduling department. Assignments typically include one morning or one afternoon calendar, with the possibility of both in the same day. Service is required at least once every three months.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:
  • Serves at the pleasure of the Chief Judge or designee.
  • Exercises all the duties and powers granted to a Conciliation Court Referee by M.S.A. 491A.03, Subdivision 1.
  • Familiarity with M.S.A. 491A.01 through 491.03.
  • Compliance with the Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted by the MN Supreme Court.
  • Refrains from making any extra-judicial public statements about pending proceedings.
  • Prohibits broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom or virtual hearing during sessions of Conciliation Court or recesses.
  • Prioritizes assignments and disposes promptly of the business of Conciliation Court.
  • Affords every party in a proceeding the full right to be heard according to law and maintains compliance with Rule 2.9 of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
  • Presides over assigned hearings; reviews court calendars before scheduled sessions of court; grants continuances; reads or listens to allegations and determines if action is supported by facts; hears and evaluates evidence of witnesses and technical experts; listens to presentation of case; and rules on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
  • Prepares orders that meet Judicial Branch standards.
  • Carries out work assignments with a substantial degree of discretion and independent judgement in accordance with applicable state laws, rules of court and local practices.
  • Maintains order and decorum in all proceedings and treats all parties with courtesy and respect.
  • Advises litigants that they will be notified by mail of the Conciliation Court Referee's decision
  • Perform legal research if needed.
  • Ability to learn, adapt, and utilize technology in operation of electronic devices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota.
  • Must have at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Must be in good standing and have no disciplinary actions within the past five years.
  • May not have a client base that would create a frequent conflict in the type of cases most commonly heard in the conciliation court (e.g. credit card debt, landlord-tenant).
  • Must pass criminal background and Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility disciplinary history checks.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Civil litigation experience.
  • Possesses experience, knowledge, and comfort with technology and electronic records.
  • Work well under pressure with demonstrated time management and problem-solving efficiencies.
  • Attention to detail and ability to foster cooperation with effective interpersonal skills.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
  • Must not cancel a scheduled assignment more than twice in a twelve-month period.
  • Must have access to a computer and webcam with reliable, high-speed internet allowing for video and document sharing.
  • Work will include hearings across multiple counties of the Tenth Judicial District.
  • Typical scheduling is one morning calendar or one afternoon calendar, with a potential for both in the same day.
  • Must serve at least once every three months.
  • Time to complete a calendar depends upon the number of cases assigned, but typically, it should not exceed three hours.
  • Orders from the hearing must be produced to Court Administration within 48 hours of the hearing.

This posting will be accepting applications until the roles are filled.
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The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family's wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Employee Benefits - Careers at the Minnesota Judicial Branch Careers. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.
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It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at 10thDistrictHumanResources@courts.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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