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Salary for Administrative Court Judges

As an administrative court judge, also known as a magistrate, the average salary is 61 500 SEK per month. Men in this profession earn an average of 63 200 SEK, while women earn 60 400 SEK. This means that women earn 96% of what men do in this profession. It is also worth noting that the average salary has increased from 60 900 SEK to 61 500 SEK since the last measurement.

Job Responsibilities for Administrative Court Judges

As an administrative court judge, you play a central role in the legal system. Your main responsibilities include presiding over trials, making decisions in legal disputes, and writing judgments. Administrative court judges work in administrative courts, which are part of Sweden's judicial system and handle appeals from administrative courts. The work requires being legally sound, meticulous, and having good analytical skills.

Education and Requirements

To become an administrative court judge, a solid education in law is required. You need to have a law degree from a university and have completed clerkship. Following this, experience as a judge or in another qualified position within the legal system is required. It is a long and demanding educational path, but for those passionate about justice and law, it can be very rewarding.

Benefits

Working as an administrative court judge often comes with several benefits. Many employers offer paid further education to stay updated on legislative changes. Other benefits such as a company-paid mobile phone and flexible working hours may also be provided, depending on the workplace policy.

Employment Outlook

According to the Swedish Public Employment Service's assessment, there is limited data to make an exact assessment of the job market situation for administrative court judges. However, generally, it is a profession with stable demand, especially since it requires specialized education and experience.