State Of Virginia Petersburg , VA 23804
Posted 1 week ago
Title: Magistrate
State Role Title: Magistrate
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location: PETERSBURG CSC
Agency Website: www.VAcourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate position in Magisterial Region 3. 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
The work schedule has rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays.
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
Additional Considerations
Relevant legal experience, training, or education; and/or
Virginia State Bar membership
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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 if the magistrate leaves employment during training or within two years of completing training.
All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check before being offered employment.
Applicants must apply online.
State application, transcripts, resume, and cover letter required.
Contact Information
Name: RICHARD FRAUSTO
Phone: NA
Email: Humanresources@vacourts.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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