Senior Probate Court Investigator - Hybrid/Remote Lead

SAN-Bernardino-Superior-Cour; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino Superior Court seeks an experienced Supervising Court Investigator to lead a team of Probate Investigators. The role involves onsite supervision for a hybrid and remote team, overseeing daily operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring timely, high-quality investigations and reports.

Strong leadership and collaboration with judicial officers and partner agencies are essential. The ideal candidate has leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in civil

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree and four years of casework or investigations in a legal, financial, law enforcement or social services setting.
• Two years as a court investigator in a Superior Court is highly desirable.
• A master’s degree and experience with the elderly or developmentally disabled are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate investigators in conservatorship and guardianship cases.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and staff development to ensure quality investigations and reports.
• Review investigations and reports for compliance and accuracy; mentor staff and coordinate with court officers and partner agencies.
• Interact with Judicial Assistants, Department of Children and Family Services, Adult Protective Services and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy development, staff training, and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

San Bernardino Superior Court seeks an experienced Supervising Court Investigator to lead a team of Probate Investigators. The role involves onsite supervision for a hybrid and remote team, overseeing daily operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring timely, high-quality investigations and reports.

Strong leadership and collaboration with judicial officers and partner agencies are essential. The ideal candidate has leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in civil