Title: Chief Magistrate - Richmond, 13th Judicial District, Region 6

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Magistrates' Office

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Magistrate Services is accepting applications for the position of Chief Magistrate for the 13th 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 City of Richmond. 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 the City of Richmond, 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, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short- and long-term disability.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• exercising the powers enumerated in Virginia Code §§ 19.2-36 and 19.2-45;
• recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating the magistrates within the district;
• implementing and applying policies for the magistrates within the district;
• addressing and resolving conflicts and complaints;
• developing and maintaining good relationships with magistrates and other chief magistrates within the region;
• developing and maintaining good relationships with OES departments, courts, and other local agencies;
• completing special projects assigned by the Magistrate Regional Supervisor;
• reviewing and responding to correspondence, emails, and telephone inquiries; and
• supporting the Department of Magistrate Services and the Office of the Executive Secretary.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Considerations

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.

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. If not currently certified as a magistrate, the successful candidate will be required to sign a training repayment agreement, which requires reimbursing, pro-rata, the Office of the Executive Secretary for the cost of providing training in the event that the chief magistrate leaves employment during training or within two years of completing 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:
• A current resume;
• A cover letter;
• College/university/graduate school transcripts; and
• Copy of member record indicating in good standing with the Virginia State Bar

All applications and required materials must be submitted online.

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.

No phone calls or e-mails will be returned regarding application status. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position.

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

Contact Information

Name: Tina M. Jackson

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.