Public Administrator Assistant (Temporary/Extra Help)

$64,251 - $80,226/Yr

Placer County - Auburn, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

Auburn, CA

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development

About the position

The Public Administrator Assistant position at Placer County is a temporary role that provides administrative and technical support for the administration of estates for deceased residents. The assistant will coordinate and manage various tasks related to estate investigations, asset management, and legal documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role is crucial in supporting the Public Administrator's efforts in handling estates where no final representative has been appointed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct estate investigations to locate heirs, relatives, and all estate assets.
• Interview, advise, and confer with heirs, relatives, attorneys, and other agencies regarding estate administration.
• Collect estate assets and manage disbursement to heirs.
• Inventory and appraise estate assets, ensuring their safekeeping.
• Arrange for funeral services and disposition of remains.
• Prepare legal documents and file court papers.
• Document and track case activities, maintaining accurate case files.
• Review legislation and regulations to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
• Train and supervise clerical staff as needed.

Requirements

• Three years of recent work experience in probate of estates, legal guardianship, conservatorship, or estate management.
• Completion of an AA degree with major coursework in business, public administration, legal assisting, or social services.
• Valid driver's license and proof of adequate vehicle insurance may be required.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of California Association of Public Administrators/Public Guardians/Public Conservators certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Bilingual pay of 5% for designated positions using a second language.