Legal Support Assistant I/II - Probate

Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.
Employees looking for a lateral opportunity are encouraged to apply!

RUHS-Behavioral Health is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Legal Support Assistant I/II (LSA) to provide critical administrative and legal support to the Public Guardian/Probate unit, ensuring compliance with California Probate Codes and other applicable laws.

This position involves processing legal documentation related to probate conservatorship cases, preparing filings for court, and supporting staff with time-sensitive legal tasks.

The LSA I/II must be able to respond promptly to urgent court appearances and provide backup support to the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) and Investigations Unit as needed.
Key Responsibilities:


* Prepare, process, and file legal documents for probate conservatorship cases in compliance with California Probate Code.


* Upload legal documents and case files into the office's electronic case management system.


* Generate, track, and maintain court receipts and proof of filing for all submitted documents.


* Support Deputy Public Conservators with legal tasks, including scheduling court appearances, preparing exhibits, and ensuring documentation accuracy.


* Respond to short-notice court hearings or urgent legal requests.


* Provide backup support to the LPS and Investigation Unit's Legal Support Assistant during absences or high caseloads.


* Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all legal and ethical standards related to conservatorship matters.


* Communicate professionally with the court, attorneys, healthcare professionals, and family members of conservatees.


* Perform clerical and administrative duties, including typing, formatting legal correspondence, and maintaining records.

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• Provide the more responsible and authoritative information to law enforcement officers, attorneys, officers of the court, other staff, agencies, or the general public; train lower-level staff; interpret legal, procedural or department requisites from the record to the public, law enforcement agencies and/or attorneys; contact by phone, automated system or in person, judges, attorneys, court clerks, witnesses, medical representatives, and other County departments or government agencies in order to obtain or confirm information for case files, or to arrange medical appointments, depositions or hearings; prepare case files and maintain case status records including the posting of court actions and court dates to calendars.

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