Associate Probate Judge

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Holidays, vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a Probate Associate Judge to handle assigned probate cases from initiation to completion and to preside over hearings in Beaufort County. The role includes conducting legal research, issuing orders, supervising assigned staff, and drafting court policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree with at least two years of related experience, admission to the South Carolina bar, and the ability to interact with lawyers, the public, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree; two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Presides over hearings and trials before the Court, both in the courthouse, hospitals, and other locations; addresses issues and written rulings/orders in connection with these hearings/trials.
• Supervises Probate Court personnel including clerks in the performance of their duties.
• Trains Court staff.
• Reviews and conducts legal research regarding matters pending before the Court; renders opinion to the Judge and Court staff.
• Interfaces with lawyers, the general public, and others doing business with the Court including official of other government agencies.
• Delivers presentations at seminars for lawyers, judges, hospital staff, and law enforcement on various legal matters.
• Prepares reports for the County and Court Administration.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Legal research

Court proceedings

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Description

The Probate Associate Judge handles assigned cases from initiation to completion, presides over hearings, conducts legal research, and issues orders for Beaufort County. Duties also include: supervising assign staff, drafting Court policies, and preparing administrative reports.

Description

The Probate Associate Judge handles assigned cases from initiation to completion, presides over hearings, conducts legal research, and issues orders for Beaufort County. Duties also include: supervising assign staff, drafting Court policies, and preparing administrative reports.

Examples of Duties

• Presides over hearings and trials before the Court, both in the courthouse, hospitals, and other locations; addresses issues and written rulings/orders in connection with these hearings/trials.
• Supervises Probate Court personnel including clerks in the performance of their duties.
• Trains Court staff.
• Reviews and conducts legal research regarding matters pending before the Court; renders opinion to the Judge and Court staff.
• Interfaces with lawyers, the general public, and others doing business with the Court including official of other government agencies.
• Delivers presentations at seminars for lawyers, judges, hospital staff, and law enforcement on various legal matters.
• Prepares reports for the County and Court Administration.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

Requires a Juris Doctor degree; two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses Or Certifications

Valid Driver’s License. Admission to the practice of law in South Carolina.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.