Chief Magistrate 24th Judicial District, Region 2

Title: Chief Magistrate - 24th Judicial District Region 2

State Role Title:Compliance/Safety Officer II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

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Agency: Supreme Court

Location:24th Dist. CSU Lynchburg

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Job Duties

The Department of Magistrate Services is accepting applications for the position of Chief Magistrate for the 24th Judicial District in the 2nd Magisterial Region. A Chief Magistrate is an independent judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. The Chief Magistrate ensures appropriate delivery of services to the Amherst County Bedford County Campbell County Nelson County and the City of Lynchburg 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 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 bachelors 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.

Additional Considerations

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

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.

Contact Information

Name: Tina M. Jackson

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). 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 .

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.