Magistrate - 2 positions Job at Virginia Magistrate System
The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate position in Magisterial Region 2. A Magistrate is an independent judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. A Magistrate must possess a fundamental working knowledge of Virginia law, and must demonstrate the ability to impartially and efficiently apply that knowledge in the resolution of legal issues. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting neutral and impartial hearings relating to searches, arrests, bail, temporary detentions, and civil issues
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Ascertaining facts and applying them to relevant legal principles
- Maintaining order and decorum in highly charged, sensitive circumstances
- Receiving and accounting for money
Magisterial Region 2 is comprised of the Counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Highland, Nelson, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Roanoke, Rockbridge; and the Cities of Bedford, Buena Vista, Covington, Danville, Lexington, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Roanoke, Salem, Staunton, and Waynesboro. A Magistrate may be required to work throughout a Magisterial Region. The primary assignment for this position will be in the Roanoke County area of the 23rd Judicial District.
This position offers a competitive benefits package which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short-term and long-term disability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A Magistrate must possess a fundamental working knowledge of Virginia law, and must demonstrate the ability to impartially and efficiently apply that knowledge in the resolution of legal issues. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting neutral and impartial hearings relating to searches, arrests, bail, temporary detentions, and civil issues
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Ascertaining facts and applying them to relevant legal principles
- Maintaining order and decorum in highly charged, sensitive circumstances
- Receiving and accounting for money
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Excellent English speaking, listening, and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
- Citizen of the United States
- Be or become a resident of Virginia prior to appointment
- Meet all the qualifications of a magistrate under Va. Code § 19.2-37
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant legal experience, training, or education; and/or
- Virginia State Bar membership
Special Requirements
This is a full-time position. The work schedule has rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A fundamental knowledge of Virginia civil and criminal law and the judicial system is essential. Therefore, relevant legal experience, training, or education, including membership in the Virginia State Bar, is a plus.
The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States and either be or become a resident of Virginia prior to appointment. Candidates must meet all of the qualifications of a magistrate under Va. Code § 19.2-37. The Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates applies to this position. See
http://www.courts.state.va.us/courtadmin/aoc/mag/resources/canons.pdf
If not currently certified as a magistrate, the successful candidate must attend an intensive four-week training course and successfully pass a certification process that includes a written examination and extensive on-the-job training. The successful candidate will be required to sign a training repayment agreement, which will require the magistrate to reimburse, pro-rata, the Office of the Executive Secretary for the cost of providing training in the event that the magistrate leaves employment during training or within two years of completing training.
This is a full-time position. The work schedule has rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short-term and long-term disability.
Applicants must apply online; we do not accept documents via mail or email. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or e-mails regarding application status.
If you have your unofficial transcript (s), please upload it under Applicant Documents.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – Employment at an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Learn more to see whether you might qualify!
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Applicants who need accommodations for an interview should request this in advance by emailing
humanresources@vacourts.gov. All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check before being offered employment.
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