Magistrate

State of Virginia • Rockingham, VA

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About The Position

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a magistrate position in the 4th Magisterial Region. A magistrate is an Essential Personnel position and is an independent judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Magisterial Region 4 is comprised of the Counties of Warren, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Clarke, Rockingham, Loudoun, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Culpeper, Orange, Louisa, Fluvanna, and Goochland. The magistrates will be required to conduct hearings throughout Magisterial Region 4. The magistrate appointed to this position primarily will serve in Rockingham County located in the 26th Judicial District. The magistrates must possess a fundamental working knowledge of Virginia civil and criminal law and demonstrate an ability to impartially and efficiently apply that knowledge in the resolution of legal issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Excellent English speaking, listening, and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Preference for prior legal system experience
• Relevant legal experience, training, or education, including membership in the Virginia State Bar

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Deferred compensation
• Short-term and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees