Title: Chief Magistrate/Attorney
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Henrico Magistrates" Office
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Additional Detail
Job Duties
The Department of Magistrate Services is accepting applications for the position of Chief Magistrate for the 14th Judicial District in the Sixth Magisterial Region. A chief magistrate is an independent judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia with management responsibility to ensure appropriate delivery of judicial services in a judicial district. This position ensures appropriate delivery of services to the 14th Judicial District, which is Henrico County. The chief magistrate supervises magistrates and maintains relationships with judges, clerks of court, and other local government officials to ensure efficient functioning of the magistrate system. Although the primary location for this position is Henrico County and the 14th Judicial District, a chief magistrate is appointed to a region and may also assist with magistrate service duties anywhere in 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.
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
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will possess:
The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, and either be or become a resident of Virginia prior to appointment. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. Management or supervisory experience is required. Extensive knowledge of the Virginia judicial system, including criminal law and procedure, is required. Excellent analytical, decision making, and communication skills (written and verbal) are required. The successful candidate must maintain a flexible work schedule and be willing to be on-call at all times.
The most competitive applicants will have demonstrated leadership abilities, demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills, and demonstrated excellence in prior academic or professional endeavors.
Special Instructions to Applicants -
If not currently certified as a magistrate, the successful candidate must attend an intensive five-week training course and successfully pass a certification process that includes a written examination and extensive on-the-job training. The position requires a 40-hour work week and the ability to travel throughout the region and state. Candidates must meet all of the qualifications of a magistrate under Virginia Code §19.2-37. The Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates apply to this position. See http://www.courts.state.va.us/courtadmin/aoc/djs/programs/mag/resources/canons.pdf.
A STATE APPLICATION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. In addition to the state application, each applicant must submit:
Contact Information
Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov