Title: Magistrate

State Role Title: Magistrate

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: VA

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 5. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Region 5 is comprised of the Counties of Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria. The magistrate will be required to conduct hearings throughout Magisterial Region 5. The magistrate appointed to this position primarily will serve in the County of Fairfax located in the 19th Judicial District. The magistrate must possess a fundamental working knowledge of Virginia civil and criminal law and demonstrate an 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 related to searches, arrests, temporary detentions, civil issues, and bail
Conducting legal research and analysis
Ascertaining and applying facts to relevant legal principles
Maintaining order and decorum in highly charged, sensitive circumstances
Receiving and accounting for money

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher learning
- Excellent English speaking, listening, and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Computer proficiency
Preference for prior legal system experience
Preference for Law degree and Virginia State Bar license
Preference for ability to speak and understand Spanish

Additional Considerations

This is a full-time position with a work schedule that consists of rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. A fundamental knowledge of civil and criminal law and the judicial system is essential. The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States, and either be or become a resident of Virginia once appointed. If not currently certified as a magistrate, the successful candidate must attend an intensive training course and successfully pass a certification exam within nine months of appointment. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, twelve paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.

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.

State application, resume, and cover letter required. STATE APPLICATION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Applicants must apply online. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or emails regarding application status.

Contact Information

Name: RICHARD FRAUSTO

Phone: na

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.