Magistrate
Location: Fairfax County, VA
Job Number: 5015516
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
