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    Magistrate - Bath County, Augusta County, or Rockbridge County

    • 5068193
    • Augusta County, Virginia, United States
    • Bath, Virginia, United States
    • Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States
    • Magistrate System
    • Law / Judiciary
    • Public Safety
    • Full-Time (Salaried)
    • Closing at: Jul 4 2025 - 23:55 EDT
    • Supreme Court

    Title: Magistrate - Bath County, Augusta County, or Rockbridge County

    State Role Title: Magistrate

    Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

    Pay Band: UG

    Agency: Supreme Court

    Location: Bath County Territory

    Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

    Recruitment Type: General Public - G

    Job Duties

    The 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 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

    The work schedule has rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays.

    Magisterial Region 2 is comprised of the Counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Highland, Nelson, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Roanoke, Rockbridge; and the Cities of Bedford, Buena Vista, Covington, Danville, Lexington, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Roanoke, Salem, Staunton, and Waynesboro. A Magistrate may be required to work throughout a Magisterial Region. The primary assignment for this position will be for the 25th Judicial District in any of the following Locations: Bath County, Augusta County, or Rockbridge County.

    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 § 19.2-37

    Preferred Qualifications -

    • Relevant legal experience, training, or education; and/or
    • Virginia State Bar membership

    Additional Considerations

    • The Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates applies to this position. See http://www.courts.state.va.us/courtadmin/aoc/mag/resources/canons.pdf.
    • 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 Instructions

    You 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.

    Contact Information

    Name: Te'Aria Bennett

    Phone: No Calls

    Email: humanresources@vacourts.gov

     

    In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

    Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

     

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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    Law / Judiciary
    Public Safety
    Full-Time (Salaried)
    Augusta County, Virginia, United States
    Bath, Virginia, United States
    Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States
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