Magistrate

at  Supreme Court

Title: Magistrate
State Role Title: Magistrate
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location: 6th Dist. CSU Prince George
Agency Website: www.VAcourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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

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.
Magisterial Region 3 is comprised of the Counties of Amelia, Appomattox, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George, Surry, Sussex and the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, and Petersburg. The magistrate will be required to conduct hearings throughout Magisterial Region 3. The primary assignment for this position will be in the Hopewell City/Prince George County office located in the 6th 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.