Field Probate Investigator — Guardianship & Conservatorship

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

CalPERS retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Riverside Superior Court seeks a Probate Investigator to conduct field investigations into conservatorship and guardianship matters. You will meet individuals in homes and community settings, interview related parties, review records, and provide objective findings to the Court.

You will travel throughout Riverside County, perform thorough interviews, and produce clear investigative reports to assist judicial officers in guardianship determinations.

Qualifications

• Two years of employment experience performing casework or investigations in a legal, financial, law enforcement, or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and assessments involving guardianship and conservatorship petitions.
• Interview prospective conservatees, family members, attorneys, medical and psychiatric professionals, government agencies, and other involved parties.
• Visit homes and other locations to assess living conditions and gather relevant information.
• Review medical, financial, legal, and court records as part of the investigation.
• Conduct criminal background checks on prospective conservators and guardians.
• Evaluate the continued need for conservatorships and review reports submitted by conservators.
• Interpret and apply Probate Law, Rules of Court, policies, procedures, and other legal requirements.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and objective investigative reports for judicial review and consideration.
• Communicate with individuals who may be confused, distressed, or experiencing challenging circumstances with professionalism.

Skills

Field investigations

Interviewing

Report writing

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/social science/liberal arts/nursing

Job description

Riverside Superior Court seeks a Probate Investigator to conduct field investigations into conservatorship and guardianship matters. You will meet individuals in homes and community settings, interview related parties, review records, and provide objective findings to the Court.

You will travel throughout Riverside County, perform thorough interviews, and produce clear investigative reports to assist judicial officers in guardianship determinations.