SUPERVISNG PROBATE EXAMINER
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees and internal OCSC promotions. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies, and an eligible list may be established to fill future vacancies.
ANNUAL SALARY
$81,244.80 - $100,838.40
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
Choice of five medical plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Vacation and sick leave packages
14 paid holidays per year
Educational & professional reimbursement
Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)
TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY
The Supervising Probate Examiner job classification is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 12 months of employment and the incumbent must be in good standing. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.
Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on needs of the Orange County Superior Court.
Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on needs of the Orange County Superior Court.
ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
The Orange County Superior Court is the third largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $280 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.
To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage atwww.occourts.org.
Opportunity Details
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under the general direction of a manager, the primary role of this position is to plan, organize, and supervise the activities of the technical and office support staff in examining the pleadings and accounts in probate matters for sufficiency as to form, content, and procedural requirements; consults on difficult probate cases and performance matters; and performs other duties as required.
The Supervising Probate Examiner is a single level classification that is responsible for the supervision and training of office support staff, Probate Checkers, and Probate Examiners performing examinations of probate filings, including conservatorship and guardianship matters. The Supervising Probate Examiner may also perform examinations of probate matters as required, particularly those matters characterized by exceptionally difficult and/or complex cases.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- . Confers with judicial officers, probate attorneys and other court staff in developing guidelines and procedures for processing probate matters
- . Provides training in the application of the California Probate Code and legal procedures concerning the review of probate matters and preparation of probate notes
- . Consults with management and court staff regarding principles and practices for researching difficult and/or complex probate matters requiring thorough analysis of the diverse portions of the California Probate Code. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to propose recommendations to higher level management staff revisions of Probate Court policies, procedures, rules and forms. Maintains awareness of staffing needs and workload within area of responsibility; assists in the screening and hiring of employees; interviews and recommends candidates for hire.
SUPERVISING PROBATE EXAMINER
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A B.A or B.S degree from an accredited educational institution and a minimum of two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience employed with a Court, a public or private law office, a public administrator, public guardian, public conservator, or private profession fiduciary.
-OR-
A paralegal certificate or an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited educational institution and a minimum of four (4) years of full-time (or equivalent) employment experience with one or more of the employers listed above.
-OR-
A juris doctor degree from an educational institution approved by the American Bar Association or accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California and a minimum of six (6) months of full-time (or equivalent) employment experience with an employer listed above.
In addition to one of the experience/education options above, candidates must also have the following:
One (1) year full-time (or equivalent) experience in a Court or related setting performing court case processing, calendaring or other complex court-related office or administrative support duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
At least five (5) years' experience as a Probate Court Examiner.
Experience in preparing taxes, real estate transactions, or banking with fiduciary accounts.
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
A B.A or B.S degree from an accredited educational institution and a minimum of two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience employed with a Court, a public or private law office, a public administrator, public guardian, public conservator, or private profession fiduciary.
-OR-
A paralegal certificate or an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited educational institution and a minimum of four (4) years of full-time (or equivalent) employment experience with one or more of the employers listed above.
-OR-
A juris doctor degree from an educational institution approved by the American Bar Association or accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California and a minimum of six (6) months of full-time (or equivalent) employment experience with an employer listed above.
- Note: A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application.
In addition to one of the experience/education options above, candidates must also have the following:
One (1) year full-time (or equivalent) experience in a Court or related setting performing court case processing, calendaring or other complex court-related office or administrative support duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
At least five (5) years' experience as a Probate Court Examiner.
Experience in preparing taxes, real estate transactions, or banking with fiduciary accounts.
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. .
Step 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables; those candidates will be referred to step 2 in the selection process.
Step 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted. If any part of the assessment process consists of proctored, in-person tests, candidates will be required to appear in person regardless of where they reside. Note: Though candidates may live outside of the State of California while participating in a recruitment process, individuals must reside within the State to be eligible for Court employment.
Step 3: Those candidates who are successful in the review/assessment will be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps for the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] if you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
PRACTICE TESTS
General practice tests are available to help candidates prepare for online examinations. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the SHL website. Please note that the test(s) offered on this site only serve as guides. The test questions that you complete during your actual test may vary in format, content, and level of difficulty. Note: Practice tests are not available in all subjects. To access the practice tests, please visit https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests.
ELIGIBLE LIST
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens.
STATUS NOTIFICATIONS
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and occourts.org. If your contact information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
E-VERIFY
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.
QUESTIONS?
For questions on this recruitment, please contact Adriana Cortez at [email protected]. .
Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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ONLINE PRIVACY BENEFIT: Employees may elect to enroll in a voluntary online privacy protection plan provided by IronWall360. This benefit helps protect employee’s online privacy by searching the Internet and locating any personal information and making sure it is removed.
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