Magistrate Advisor

Job Duties

The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking applicants for the position of Magistrate Advisor with the Department of Magistrate Services.  The magistrate advisor will provide legal assistance, services, education, advice and direction to the Virginia Magistrate System.  

This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing substantive and procedural legal guidance and education in criminal and civil law to members of the Magistrate System. 

Specific duties include the following:

• Conduct case law and legislation review.
• Research legal issues and provide guidance.
• Develop and edit procedural and legal manuals relevant to magistrate duties.
• Develop and teach magistrate certification courses.
• Develop and present other onsite, virtual presence, and online continuing education.
• Work within the Department of Magistrate Services for delivery of services to magistrates.
• Provide legal guidance for the proper and timely updating of the eMagistrate system and the Uniform Statute Table (UST).
• Conduct visits to magistrate offices for auditing purposes.
• Handle other tasks as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school of law.
• Extensive knowledge of Virginia criminal law and criminal procedure.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications
    
Competitive candidates will be members in good standing with the Virginia State Bar, have extensive experience with the Virginia Magistrate System, a proven ability in conducting legal research and writing, the ability to create, develop, and conduct legal education and training presentations, excellent public speaking and computer skills, and experience with Microsoft Office and legal research software.

Special Requirements    

This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position requiring the ability to travel throughout the state. The successful candidate must maintain a flexible work schedule and be willing to be on-call at all times.
 

Contact Information

Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov