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Magistrate (Lynchburg & Bedford County)

Position Title: Magistrate (two positions available)
Position Number: 03680005 (Lynchburg)
Position Number: 03019001 (Bedford)
Entrance Salary: Commensurate with experience
Full/Part-Time: Full-Time
Posting Date: 10/30/2009
Closing Date: Open

Location: City of Lynchburg Magistrates' Office and Bedford County Magistrates' Office

Job Summary:
The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a magistrate in the City of Lynchburg and in Bedford County; however a magistrate assigned to these offices may also be required to work in magistrate offices within the 24th Judicial district and Magisterial Region II on a temporary basis. The magistrate is an independent judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary for the Supreme Court of Virginia. Responsibilities include conducting criminal and civil judicial hearings. This is a full-time position that consists of rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Applicants must be residents of Virginia and citizens of the United States. Applicants must possess a fundamental knowledge of criminal law and the judicial 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-- Conducting neutral and impartial hearings related to searches, arrests, temporary detentions 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 money

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
-- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning (required by law)
-- Excellent English speaking, listening and writing skills
-- Strong interpersonal skills
-- Computer proficiency
-- Preference for law degree or Virginia State Bar license
-- Preference for proficiency in a foreign language
-- Preference for criminal justice experience

How to Apply:
Applications will accepted until the position is filled. For immediate consideration, submit state application, resume and salary requirements by November 20, 2009 to:
Mr. John S. Payne, Chief Magistrate
24th Judicial District, Region 2
524 Ninth Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504-2522

To access a Virginia State Application form visit www.courts.state.va.us and select "Employment" on the right hand side.

The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Applicants who need
accommodations for an interview should request this in advance. The candidate selected for this position will be
subject to a criminal background check.