Magistrate - Danville City or Franklin County

Job Duties The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate position in the Danville Magistrate Office the Franklin County Magistrate Office in Magisterial Region 2. Although the primary location for this position is DanvilleRocky Mount, a Magistrate is appointed to a Region and may be assigned anywhere within the Region. Region 2 includes Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, Campbell, Amherst, Roanoke, Craig, Bedford, Botetourt, Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath, Nelson, Augusta, and Highland Counties and the Cities of Martinsville, Danville, Salem, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Buena Vista, Lexington, Covington, Waynesboro, and Staunton. Principal offices are in Martinsville, Danville, Roanoke, Salem, Lynchburg, Augusta County, Patrick County, Rocky Mount, Bedford County, Madison Heights, Rustburg, Fincastle, Bath County, Highland County, and Covington. Minimum Qualifications The most competitive candidates will possess: Minimum Qualifications Under , a Magistrate must be a United States citizen, be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Please review ? 19.2-37 to ensure you are eligible for appointment as a Magistrate. Additional Considerations All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check. Proof of U.S. citizenship and Virginia residency must be provided. Transcripts for all undergraduate and post-graduate education must be provided before the start of employment. A successful applicant must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Fluency in written and spoken English with strong communications skills; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a professional manner with coworkers, complainants, petitioners, and witnesses, including law enforcement officers; Strong reading comprehension skills; Ability to research and interpret the Code of Virginia and other legal resources; Ability to conduct judicial hearings in a neutral and impartial manner; Ability to ascertain facts from oral testimony and written submissions and apply them to relevant legal principles; Ability to properly account for funds; and General computer proficiency and typing skills. A successful applicant may also: Possess relevant legal experience, training, or education; and/or Be a member of Virginia State Bar. Magistrates are subject to the Canons of Conduct for Virginia Magistrates. . If not previously 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 on-the-job 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, pro-rata, the Office of the Executive Secretary for actual training costs if the magistrate leaves employment during training or within two years of completing training. Under , no person appointed as a magistrate on or after July 1, 2008, may engage in the practice of law. Special Instructions 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; and A cover letter. 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.

Created: 2026-05-08