Job Description

Salary: $13,310.91 - $16,537.36 Monthly
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9744H
Department: 71420 - PROBATE ATTORNEYS
Opening Date: 10/15/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 12:00 AM Pacific


Position Description
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 4, 2025.

This position may close at any time based on the needs of the Court.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
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. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.
The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.
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 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.


Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on Probate, Family, Mental Health, Welfare, Civil, Elder, and Tax law using online resources and other research tools to support court proceedings.
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines, ensuring timely and effective delivery of work that meets the needs of the Court.
• Exercise sound, independent judgment in the interpretation and application of laws, policies, and procedures within established guidelines
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively with judicial officers, attorneys, administrative staff, and the public.
• Collaborate with judicial officers, colleagues, and other professionals to complete projects and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, County employees, and stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and professionalism by handling court records appropriately, demonstrating strong attention to detail in written communication, and proficiently using standard office software and equipment.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial 3-6 month training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all the following 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.
*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the page.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, the following documents must be attached to your application at the time of application:

1. Resume
2. Writing Sample, not to exceed ten (10) pages

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked
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
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process may 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 may 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 best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Nicole Valencia, Staffing Partner
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MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click .



Insurance
The MegaFlex 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
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.


Holidays - 14 days per year.


Bereavement leave



Retirement
Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.


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


If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's 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 .



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


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's 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 employee's 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.If any of the questions is not applicable to you, please indicate 'N/A" in the designated space below.

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

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: To receive credit, a legible copy of your Juris Doctor degree or transcript (unofficial are acceptable) from an accredited school of law must be attached to your application at the time of filing.

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

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: You must attach the following required documents to your application at the time of filing. Failure to attach any of the documents will constitute an incomplete application and will result in your application being disqualified.

1. Resume
2. Writing Sample, not to exceed ten (10) pages

• Check this box to acknowledge you have read and understand these instructions.

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Describe your qualifying experience related to practicing Probate law involving matters such as decedents' estates, trusts, guardianships, and/or conservatorships. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES that supports your response. Please describe specific duties ONLY.
  Do not write "See Attached Resume."

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Please provide the name and location of the law school that conferred your juris doctor and the date the degree was conferred.
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Do you hold an active license from the State Bar of California?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide date of admission to the State Bar of California and State Bar number:
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List the dates that you have been practicing law. Include the state(s), specific time frame(s), location(s), and hours worked per week.
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Describe your experience in the areas of decedent's estates, conservatorships, guardianships and trust proceedings. Summarize, with as much detail as possible, your experience with each case type, including: a) The approximate number of cases in each category you handled over the last five years, types of petitions, sizes of estates, and significant challenges encountered. b) The percentage of your work (or hours per week) consisting of cases heard in Probate Court. c) The other areas of law does your work encompasses. Approximately what percentage of your time is devoted to each case type?
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Describe in detail three of the most significant Probate matters you handled during the past five years (include decedents' estate, trust, guardianship, or conservatorship cases). For each matter include an explanation of the nature of the proceeding, your role in the proceeding, a description of the parties, issues involved in resolving the matter, and the resolution.
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List the continuing education classes for Probate (decedents' estates, trusts, conservatorships, or guardianships) or Tax you have taken within the last five years. For each course, list the title of the presentation, date attended, MCLE provider, and hours of MCLE credit.
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List all bar associations and professional societies of which you are a member and provide the titles and dates of any offices you have held in such groups. In addition, list any committees you have chaired in bar associations and professional societies, and describe memberships on any committees you believe to be significant.
13


Have you served as court appointed counsel for a proposed conservator, conservatee, proposed ward or ward? If yes, describe your experience(s).
14


List legal books or articles you have authored by publishing date, title, and publisher/publication.
15


If you served in the armed forces of the United States and received less than an honorable discharge, explain.
16


Have you ever been sued by a client? If yes, give complete details.
17


Have you ever been cited for contempt of any court or body having the power of contempt? If yes, give complete details.
18


Have any sanctions of $1,000 or more been imposed against you in any single case in the last 5 years, excluding discovery sanctions? If yes, explain fully.
19


As a member of any public office or as an attorney, have you ever been suspended, disbarred, or otherwise disqualified or had your license suspended or revoked; or have you ever been reprimanded, censured, or otherwise disciplined; or are any charges, formal or informal, presently pending against you? If "Yes," state the facts, disposition, if any, and authority in possession of the records thereof.
20


Are you willing to take an oath of allegiance to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California?

• Yes
• No

21


Describe your computer use, proficiency level, and knowledge as to EACH of the following (please be specific): a) Word processing programsb) Spreadsheetsc) Email and electronic calendar programsd) PDF/TIFF files and readerse) Using/navigating Windowsf) Review of pleadings and other documents directly from computer images on a screen rather than from paper documents g) Ability to learn and use new computer programs
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Describe any administrative experience (i.e., preparation and/or review of accounts or, trust/estates administration) or other probate experience not already mentioned that qualifies you for this position.
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Briefly state your reasons for desiring an appointment as a Court Probate Attorney and your specific personal qualifications for the position.
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Situational Question: After her husband died in 2005, Susy Smith executed a trust in 2007. In that trust, Susy left her entire trust estate to her daughter, Kim, who was her only child. The trust instrument contained a typical boilerplate no contest clause. In 2009, Susy's health started to fail and her long-time friend, Mary, began to help Susy by bringing meals and checking-in on Susy. Eventually Mary began to fill prescriptions for Susy and bring them to Susy's house. Around this time, Mary began to spend almost all her waking hours either at Susy's home or taking Susy to medical appointments. In 2011, Susy executed a First Trust Amendment leaving her entire trust estate to Mary and naming Mary as successor trustee. The First Trust Amendment did not contain a no contest clause but did contain a clause stating that "The terms of this Amendment, along with any terms of the trust not amended, shall become the First Amendment and Restatement of my Trust." Susy died in 2012. Kim then filed a petition in Probate court to invalidate the First Trust Amendment on various grounds. Mary filed an objection to Kim's petition, as well as her own petition to disinherit Kim on the basis that the no contest clause in the First Trust Amendment had been violated by Kim when Kim filed her petition to invalidate the First Trust Amendment.


Based upon the facts stated above, what are the potential grounds by which Kim could seek to invalidate the First Trust Amendment? Also, when reaching Mary's petition to disinherit Kim based upon the no contest clause, how should the court rule? Why?
Required Question

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