Probate Investigator

Probate Investigator

Salary

$86,441.40 - $119,695.68 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

R9800H

Department

36B* - Probate Office

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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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:

• 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.

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 Masters 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.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each and all recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to

Rosalina Murillo, Staffing Partner.

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Choices Benefit Plan

Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance between $1,149.21 - $2,476.90 for the 2025 plan year (based on number enrolled in medical coverage). If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay, up to a maximum of $244.00. For detailed plan information, click here.

Insurance

The Choices plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.

Leave Benefits

Vacation - All permanent and other designated categories of employees are eligible to earn paid vacation based on years of service. Vacation is based on continuous service and credited at the completion of each consecutive six-month period of employment.

Sick leave - Depending on the length of service and employment categories, up to one day of full pay per month of service is accrued monthly for qualifying service.

Holidays - 14 days per year.

Bereavement leave.

Retirement

Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employees salary.

Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).

If the candidate is a "new member" of the Countys defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that persons pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit lacera.com.

Other Benefits

The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).

Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employees appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employees particular employment status and payroll title.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.

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CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This position requires United States citizenship. Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree. Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate Degree
• Masters Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• None of the above

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Please indicate field in which you were awarded your degree(s):

• Social Work
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Gerontology
• Marriage, and Family Counseling
• None of the above

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DEGREE VERIFICATION: A legible copy of your college diploma OR transcript(s) (unofficial are acceptable) with the degree posted from the college or university must be attached to this application in order to meet the education requirement. Failure to attach the required document will result in disqualification.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.

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Below, describe your experience of at least 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. If not applicable, indicate NA. Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Department/unit
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the specific duties and level of responsibility and/or training that supports your response

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Which of the following represents your current status with the California Board of Behavioral Science or the Board of Psychology?

• Current and Active LICENSEE
• Current and Active REGISTRANT
• None of the above

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If you possess any of the following with the California Board of Behavioral Science or the Board of Psychology, please provide your license or registration number:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)

If not applicable, indicate NA.

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Are you fluent in any languages other than English? If yes, please list each language and indicate your proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing for each. Please write N/A if not applicable.

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In no more than 150 words, respond to the following prompt:

How has your work experience prepared you for the probate investigator role?

Required Question

Employer Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles

Address 111 N. Hill Street

Room 203

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/