Vermont Family Division Magistrate

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To apply, download and complete the on the Vermont Judiciary . Your completed application, in PDF form, must be submitted to and byMay 01, 2024.

The Chief Superior Judge will assign this Magistrate primarily to Windsor and Windham Counties. The Family Division Magistrate appointment will be for a term which expires on March 31, 2027. Magistrates may be appointed for additional terms through the legislative retention process.

The Supreme Court and the Chief Superior Judge expect Magistrates to both preside over child support and other family related proceedings and take an active role in the management of the child support, domestic and parentage dockets in each court to which the Magistrate is assigned, in collaboration with the Presiding Judge, the Superior Court Clerk, the Court Operations Manager and the Case Manager.

A Magistrate must be able to:

• ensure that court proceedings are conducted in an atmosphere that makes litigants and lawyers feel welcome, ensures fairness and the perception of fairness, and treats court users and court staff with courtesy and respect.
• manage the flow of litigation and the pace of courtroom proceedings in order to resolve disputes in a timely and effective manner.
• communicate clearly and regularly with the local bar, representatives of state agencies, community organizations and other court users in order to enhance effective functioning of the court.

Effective 07/02/2023 the salary of a Magistrate is $137,606.

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