Magistrate

Magistrate

Supreme CourtLocation: Franklin County, VirginiaType: Full-Time, Non-RemotePosted on: September 6, 2024Job Details:• Job type: Full-time• Shift and schedule: Weekends as needed, Rotating weekends, Rotating shift, HolidaysBenefits:• Disability insurance• Health insurance• Life insurance• On-the-job training• Paid holidays• Retirement planFull Job DescriptionTitle: MagistrateState Role Title: MagistrateHiring Range: Commensurate with experience.Pay Band: UGAgency: Supreme CourtLocation: Franklin CountyAgency Website: www.VAcourts.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GThe 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 issuesConducting legal research and analysisAscertaining facts and applying them to relevant legal principlesMaintaining order and decorum in highly charged, sensitive circumstancesReceiving and accounting for moneyThe work schedule has rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays. Magisterial Region 2 is comprised of various counties and cities, and a Magistrate may be required to work throughout this region. The primary assignment for this position will be in the Franklin County area of the 22nd 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.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 § 19.2-37Preferred Qualifications• Relevant legal experience, training, or education; and/or• Virginia State Bar membershipAdditional Considerations• The Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates apply to this position.• 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.Special InstructionsYou 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.• Applicants must apply online.• State application, resume, and cover letter required.• STATE APPLICATION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.• No phone calls or e-mails regarding application status. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position.• The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.Contact InformationName: RICHARD FRAUSTOEmail: Humanresources@vacourts.gov

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