Magistrate - Regional Judicial Officer (VA)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate in the Newport News Magistrate Office. The role serves Region 8, with offices in Suffolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, and Newport News.

Duties include issuing warrants, bail hearings, protective orders, and applying Virginia law. The schedule is around the clock, with varying shifts; background checks and certification requirements apply.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship and Virginia residency; bachelor’s degree required.
• Must review Virginia code provisions and be able to interpret the Code of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Issue arrest warrants and summonses for criminal offenses and other violations.
• Issue search warrants.
• Conduct bail hearings and admit or detain subjects.
• Issue Emergency Protective Orders.
• Issue mental health and medical custody/detention orders.
• Perform other acts authorized by law.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Legal research

Judicial hearings

Fund accounting

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate in the Newport News Magistrate Office. The role serves Region 8, with offices in Suffolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, and Newport News.

Duties include issuing warrants, bail hearings, protective orders, and applying Virginia law. The schedule is around the clock, with varying shifts; background checks and certification requirements apply.