Probate Court Legal Services Director

Under limited direction, supervises the work activities of assigned staff, participates in the review and filing of legal documents. Research laws, regulations, court rules and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings, conducts hearings relating to the above matters where permissible by statute and court rule.

Requirements

• Supervises, assigns, monitors, trains and evaluates the work activities of assigned staff.
• Participates in the review and filing of legal documents pertaining to the above.
• Research laws, regulations, court rules, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and proceedings.
• Conducts hearings relating to various petitions brought before the various divisions and departments of Probate Court where permissible by statute and/or court rule.
• Questions witnesses and reviews evidence presented at hearings relative to disposition of the various petitions and motions.
• Analyzes evidence, court rules and applicable statutes, regulations, policy and precedent decisions to determine appropriate and permissible conclusions.
• Provides court management support to the Chief Judge and Court Administration as needed.
• Provides legal advice and research support activities to Court personnel as directed.
• Performs legal research in printed legal materials and computer assisted materials.
• Participates in continuing legal education.
• Monitors new legal materials, including but not limited to, newspapers, professional journals, and opinions of state and federal courts.
• Assists in the development and presentation of legal updates and information to the Probate Court Judge.
• Prepares documents using a personal computer and word processing program(s).
• Assists the public by answering questions and issuing information as needed.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• continuing legal education