Remote Probate Investigator - Guardianship & Conservatorship

Los Angeles Superior Court; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Probate Investigator role at the Superior Court of Los Angeles County supports conservatorship and guardianship investigations within the Probate Court. You will interview parties, assess living arrangements, report findings, and prepare official reports used in judicial determinations.

Telework eligible following training, with initial in-office duties to start. Applicants must have a four-year degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family counseling, or gerontology,

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 field investigations experience in social work or protective services.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Interview prospective conservatees, conservators, guardians, family members, and collateral sources with recommendations to the Court.
• Assess living arrangements, costs, and medical/mental capacity, including voting rights considerations.
• Conduct guardianship and conservatorship investigations and report recommendations.
• Review ongoing cases annually or biennially for continuation or modification.
• Submit official investigation reports used as evidence in judicial determinations.
• Identify health and safety concerns per relevant guidelines.

Education

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

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science

Professional license in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, or psychology

Job description

The Probate Investigator role at the Superior Court of Los Angeles County supports conservatorship and guardianship investigations within the Probate Court. You will interview parties, assess living arrangements, report findings, and prepare official reports used in judicial determinations.

Telework eligible following training, with initial in-office duties to start. Applicants must have a four-year degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family counseling, or gerontology,