Probate Investigator

Superior Court of Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Public sector pension

Court matched 401K/457

Job summary

Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking a Probate Investigator to assist the Probate Court by investigating conservatorship and guardianship cases. The role requires thorough knowledge of Probate Law and the ability to interpret legislation.

Responsibilities include interviewing parties, assessing living arrangements, and preparing official investigation reports for judicial determinations. Desirable candidates will have strong communication skills in English, a relevant master's degree,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage, and family counseling, or gerontology.
• Three (3) years of experience performing field investigations with children and adults in social work or comparable protective service settings.
• United States citizenship.
• To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application.

Responsibilities

• Interview prospective conservatees, conservators, guardians, family members, and collateral sources, and provide recommendations to the Court regarding suitability and statements.
• Assess and report on proposed conservatees’ living arrangements, costs, physical and mental capabilities, including determinations on voting rights and medical consent; review criminal background checks.
• Conduct guardianship and conservatorship investigations, including interviewing minors where appropriate and making recommendations on guardianship suitability.
• Review ongoing conservatorships annually or biennially, evaluating the need for continuation, modification, or termination, and forwarding change requests to the Court.
• Prepare and submit official conservatorship and guardianship investigation reports to the Court, which are used as evidence in judicial determinations
• Identify and report health and safety concerns in accordance with Adult Protective Services and Department of Children and Family Services guidelines.

Skills

Field investigations

Interviewing

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family counseling, or gerontology

Job description

Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large. Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

About The Position

The Probate Investigator position serves the Court in investigating conservatorship and guardianship cases assigned to the Probate Court. Incumbents must exercise a thorough knowledge of and ability to analyze and interpret Probate Law and Legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• I nterview prospective conservatees, conservators, guardians, family members, and collateral sources, and provide recommendations to the Court regarding suitability and statements
• Assess and report on proposed conservatees’ living arrangements, costs, physical and mental capabilities, including determinations on voting rights and medical consent; review criminal background checks.
• Conduct guardianship and conservatorship investigations, including interviewing minors where appropriate and making recommendations on guardianship suitability.
• Review ongoing conservatorships annually or biennially, evaluating the need for continuation, modification, or termination, and forwarding change requests to the Court.
• Prepare and submit official conservatorship and guardianship investigation reports to the Court, which are used as evidence in judicial determinations
• Identify and report health and safety concerns in accordance with Adult Protective Services and Department of Children and Family Services guidelines.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For detailed job description, click HERE . Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court .

Selection Requirements

To qualify, you must meet ALL the following requirements at the final filing date of this bulletin:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university* with a degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage, and family counseling, or gerontology.
• Three (3) years of experience performing field investigations with children and adults in social work or comparable protective service settings. Relevant experience may include work performed with the Department of Children and Family Services, Adult Protective Services, or similar agencies responsible for child or adult welfare.
• United States citizenship.
• To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

Desirable Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be independent, self-motivated, resourceful, reliable, adaptable, and possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in other languages in addition to English.
• A Master's Degree from an accredited college, university or program in social work; psychology; marriage, and family counseling; or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family relationships.
• A current license in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work or psychology.

Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.

Examples Of Essential Duties, Responsibilities, And Skills

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