Chief Magistrate- District 1
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Title: Chief Magistrate District 1
State Role Title: Chief Magistrate
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location:Chesapeake Magistrates Office
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Chief Magistrate position in the 1st District in Magisterial Region 8. A Chief Magistrate is an independent judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. 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. This position offers a competitive benefits package which includes vacation and sick leave paid state and federal holidays health insurance retirement benefits life insurance deferred compensation and shortterm and longterm disability benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A Chief Magistrate is a judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. A Chief Magistrates duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Daily supervision over magistrates he or she supervises;
Recruiting training 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;
Performing the duties and responsibilities of a magistrate as enumerated in 19.245 when necessary; and
Supporting the Department of Magistrate Services and the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Minimum Qualifications
Under 19.236 of the Code of Virginia a Chief magistrate must meet all of the qualifications of a magistrate under 19.237 and must be a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar. Please review 19.236 and 19.237 to ensure you are eligible for appointment as a Chief Magistrate.
The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar possess a bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education and either be or become a resident of Virginia prior to appointment. Extensive knowledge of the Virginia judicial system including criminal law and procedures; excellent analytical decision making and communication skills (written and verbal) are required; and management or supervisory experience is required. The successful candidate must maintain a flexible work schedule and be willing to be oncall 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
Magistrates are subject to the Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates. See
If not currently certified as a magistrate the successful candidate must attend an intensive training course which focuses on Virginia law and procedure pass a written examination and complete a certification process that includes supervised onthejob training. Overnight travel may be required for students outside the Richmond area.
The successful candidate must sign a training repayment agreement which requires the magistrate to reimburse prorata the Office of the Executive Secretary for actual training costs if the magistrate leaves employment during training or within two years of completing training. The position requires a 40hour work week and the ability to travel throughout the district region and state.
All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check. Proof of U.S citizenship and Virginia residency must be provided.
Under 19.237 of the Code of Virginia no person appointed as a magistrate on or after July 1 2008 may engage in the practice of law.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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; and
Transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate education.
All applications and required materials must be submitted online.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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 emails will be returned regarding application status. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position.
The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race religion color sex age national origin or disability. Applicants who need accommodations for an interview should request this in advance.
Contact Information
Name: Richette Howell
Phone: no calls
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
