Court Probate Examiner (Open and Promotional)

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo seeks experienced candidates for the position of Court Probate Examiner. 

Under general supervision from the Senior/Supervising Court Staff Attorney, the Probate Examiner provides technical and procedural support to Attorneys and Judicial officers for probate matters. This specialized technical level position performs complex and specialized probate assignments, requiring the use of advanced specialized knowledge of probate policies, practices, and procedures. Applicants must have substantial knowledge of probate law, including rules and procedures in conservatorships and guardianships.  

The person selected for this position will provide paraprofessional legal assistance on the technical and procedural aspects of probate law, applying probate rules, policies, procedures, and practices in carrying out difficult and detailed processes. The Probate Examiner will perform the full range of probate case evaluation and work closely with judicial officers, attorneys, county agencies, and unrepresented litigants.

The Probate Examiner works in a variety of settings primarily outside the courtroom, performs the final examination on probate case files prior to hearings in the Court, and recommends court approval on matters that are in order and may be approved by petition. The Probate Examiner classification is distinguished from Court Staff Attorney in that the latter is assigned to a variety of areas to perform all phases of legal work.

Because of the current business needs of the Superior Court of California in the County of San Mateo experience in probate law is essential.  This is not an entry-level position.