- Resume
- A sample of your writing, up to ten pages;
- Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and should not exceed 10 MB per application.
- Documents must be attached prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit or add documents.
- Knowledge of law affecting Probate court proceedings, including Probate, Family, Mental Health, Welfare, Civil, Elder, and Tax law, and the ability to use on-line resources to perform legal research.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and to set priorities and allocate resources to meet the needs of the Court in a timely and effective manner.
- Ability to exercise sound, expert, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss complex legal issues with judicial officers, attorneys, the public, and administrative personnel.
- Ability to function as a team member on projects with colleagues, judicial officers, and other professionals, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, court and County employees, members of the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
- Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to operate a computer using standard business software and operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of court records and information.
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Probate Attorney - Los Angeles, United States - Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
Description
Position DescriptionPriority consideration will be given to those who apply by March 24, 2024.
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States.
Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by 5,000 full-time Court employees.
The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion.Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Court seeks dynamic, well-qualified, and highly motivated individuals to work as Probate Attorneys to fill additional positions in its growing Probate Unit.
Probate Attorneys analyze submissions to the Probate court, advise the court on matters of Probate law and respond to procedural questions from the court, attorneys, and litigants.
Incumbents analyze and interpret Probate and related law and apply Court and divisional policies.For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in the bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.
TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIES
This position is eligible for telework following an initial training period.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify, you must meet the following minimum requirements at the time of application:
Graduation from an accredited law school; an active license with the State Bar of California; five (5) years' experience practicing law in California, three (3) years of which include practicing Probate law involving matters such as decedents' estates, trusts, guardianships, and/or conservatorships.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION
To receive credit, a legible copy of your law school diploma -OR- transcript(s) (unofficial are acceptable) detailing the degree conferred and the name of the educational institution must be attached to your online application.
For a list of acceptable accredited institutions or international universities, please visit , , or
Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States.
//aice- Foreign studies submitted without acceptable evaluation will be rejected.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will be independent, reliable, adaptable, and possess the following desirable qualifications:
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
Part I:
Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application materials and supplemental questionnaire.
Part II:
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications may only be filed online. To learn how to apply online, please access the Online Employment Application Guide. The Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment. The Court will only consider completed applications submitted, along with the required documents, and will reject incomplete applications. A resume will not substitute for a fully completed employment application.
To facilitate the full and proper consideration of your work experience, clearly specify what professional experience meets the required job qualifications.
When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience for each position.
Please provide a current and accurate e-mail address for the Court to communicate with you about this job opportunity. Human Resources staff will notify all applicants of their application status via e-mail.We recommend that you add to your SAFE SENDERS list to avoid the notification being filtered as spam mail.
The Court is an equal opportunity employer.Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below.
For additional employment information, please click here (Download PDF reader).Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed.
Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) examination part(s) will be placed on an eligible list that will remain active for approximately one year.
Other vacancies may be filled using this list.Exam No:
R9744G
Probate Attorney
Applications may be filed online at:
OR via the HR computer kiosk at
Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Human Resources Administration
111 N. Hill Street, Room 203
Los Angeles, CA 90012
