Probate Investigator

County of Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Robust benefit plan (medical, dental,

Vision insurance

CalPERS pension plan with employee %

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a skilled Probate Investigator to conduct investigations involving conservatorship and guardianship matters. This is not a desk-only investigative role.

You'll meet with individuals in their homes and other community settings, interview family members and professionals, review legal, financial, and medical information, and provide the Court with clear, objective findings that help judicial officers make important decisions.

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 your 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 while maintaining professionalism, tact, and appropriate boundaries.

Skills

Investigator

Interviewing

Strong writing

Education

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

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a skilled and compassionate Probate Investigator to conduct investigations involving conservatorship and guardianship matters.

This is not a desk-only investigative role. You'll meet with individuals in their homes and other community settings, interview family members and professionals, review legal, financial, and medical information, and provide the Court with clear, objective findings that help judicial officers make important decisions. You will independently conduct detailed investigations to evaluate circumstances surrounding conservatorship and guardianship cases. Your work will require a unique combination of investigative skill, sound judgment, empathy, attention to detail, and strong written communication.

Your investigative reports become evidence and are relied upon by judicial officers when making guardianship and conservatorship determinations, making the quality and objectivity of your work essential.

In this role, you will:

• 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 your 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 while maintaining professionalism, tact, and appropriate boundaries.

The position requires significant fieldwork throughout Riverside County, with approximately 50% travel, and regular visits to homes and other facilities to conduct interviews and assess living conditions.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a curious and thorough investigator, thoughtful interviewer, and strong writer who can gather information from multiple sources and turn complex facts into clear, well-supported findings.

You'll be successful in this role if you can remain objective when circumstances are complicated, exercise sound independent judgment, communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, maintain confidentiality, and approach sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in a science, social science, behavioral science, liberal arts, or nursing from an accredited educational institution.

Additional Continuing Education:

Requirements must be met annuallypursuant to the criteria outlined in the California Rule of Court 10.478.

Experience:

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

A valid California Driver License is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We offer:

• Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
• A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
• Optional deferred compensation programs
• Generous leave accruals
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition discounts
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification

Reasonable Accommodations

Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or [e-mail] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.