Magistrate - Stafford Office

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Stafford (VA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Disability benefits

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a Magistrate for the Stafford Magistrates' Office. The role involves issuing warrants, conducting bail hearings, and performing duties across Region 6 as needed. Position requires strong English proficiency, sound judgment and adherence to legal standards.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and pass background checks. The office offers comprehensive state benefits and a commitment to public service.

Formación

• Fluent in written and spoken English; strong communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with coworkers, petitioners and witnesses.
• Strong reading comprehension and ability to interpret legal materials.
• Ability to conduct judicial hearings impartially and apply facts to law.
• Ability to properly account for funds and maintain accurate records.

Responsabilidades

• Issue warrants and summonses as required by Virginia law.
• Conduct bail hearings and manage custody or detention orders.
• Issue emergency protective orders and other authorized acts.
• Perform other judicial duties in line with the Code of Virginia.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Strong communications

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Legal research

Judicial hearings

Fund accounting

Computer proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Title: Magistrate

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Location: Stafford Magistrates' Office

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Additional Detail

Job Duties

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate position in the Stafford Magistrates' Office in Magisterial Region 6. Although the primary location for this position is the Stafford Magistrates' Office, a Magistrate is appointed to a Region and may be assigned anywhere within the Region. Region 6 includes Caroline, Charles City, Essex, Gloucester, Hanover, Henrico, James City, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland, and York Counties and the Cities of Richmond, Poquoson, Fredericksburg, and Williamsburg. Principal offices are in James City, New Kent, Gloucester, Charles City, Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and King George.

A Magistrate is a judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. A Magistrate’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Issuing arrest warrants and summonses for criminal offences and other violations of Virginia law;
• Issuing search warrants;
• Conducting bail hearings and admitting persons charged with criminal offences to bail or committing them to jail;
• Issuing Emergency Protective Orders;
• Issuing mental health and medical custody and detention orders; and
• Performing other acts or functions authorized by law.

Magistrate offices are open 7 days per week 24 hours per day, including weekends and holidays, and the specific schedule may vary. Magistrates work under the supervision of a Chief Magistrate. This position offers a competitive benefits package which includes vacation and sick leave, paid state and federal holidays, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Under § 19.2-37 of the Code of Virginia, a Magistrate must be a United States citizen, be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Please review § 19.2-37 to ensure you are eligible for appointment as a Magistrate.

All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check. Proof of U.S. citizenship and Virginia residency must be provided.

Transcripts for all undergraduate and post-graduate education must be provided before the start of employment.

A successful applicant must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Fluency in written and spoken English with strong communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a professional manner with coworkers, complainants, petitioners, and witnesses, including law enforcement officers;
• Strong reading comprehension skills;
• Ability to research and interpret the Code of Virginia and other legal resources;
• Ability to conduct judicial hearings in a neutral and impartial manner;
• Ability to ascertain facts from oral testimony and written submissions and apply them to relevant legal principles;
• Ability to properly account for funds; and
• General computer proficiency and typing skills.

A successful applicant may also:

• Possess relevant legal experience, training, or education; and/or
• Be a member of Virginia State Bar.

Magistrates are subject to the Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates. See http://www.courts.state.va.us/courtadmin/aoc/mag/resources/canons.pdf.

Under § 19.2-37 of the Code of Virginia, no person appointed as a magistrate on or after July 1, 2008, may engage in the practice of law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

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