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name: supreme-court-judge
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'supreme court judge' (also: justice, high court judge, justice of the supreme court, justice of the high court, lord advocate). Use when the user asks for typical supreme court judge work such as: Prepare written opinions and decisions.; Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.; Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions."
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# Supreme Court Judge

Supreme court judges preside in high courts, dealing with complex criminal and civil cases. They examine the case during trials in order to formulate a sentence or to direct a jury in reaching a conclusion, and decide on any punishments if an offending party is found guilty. They rule proceedings and ensure the trial is held in a fair manner compliant with legislation.

## Core workflow

1. Prepare written opinions and decisions.
2. Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
3. Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
4. Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
5. Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
6. Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
7. Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.
8. Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- civil law
- civil process order
- correctional procedures
- court procedures
- criminal law
- guide jury activities
- hear legal arguments
- hear witness accounts
- interpret law
- legal terminology
- maintain court order
- make legal decisions
- observe confidentiality
- show impartiality
- supervise court hearings

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Access
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/353c19d6-62d6-4dfc-85e9-f59d219d457c), O*NET 30.3 (23-1021.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
