About usYork County is located in the beautiful South Piedmont region of South Carolina. Less than a 30-minute drive to Charlotte, NC, York County is home to nearly 295,000 residents and is the fastest-growing county in South Carolina and one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Encompassing approximately 682 square miles, the County has a diverse landscape including rural areas, small charming towns, a rapidly growing progressive urban region, luxurious lakefront neighborhoods, and family-friendly communities. The County has nine municipalities, including the County seat of York and the County’s largest city, Rock Hill.
The Probate Court handles various matters including the administration of decedents' estates, the issuance of marriage licenses, the appointment of guardians and conservators, and involuntary commitments. It is headed by an elected probate judge who serves a four-year term.
About our opportunityThe Probate Court is excited to hire a non-exempt Estate Paralegal to join their team! The purpose of this position is to provide paralegal support for all phases of the probate process including meeting with families and individuals and guiding them through the process while providing professional and courteous customer service. The paralegal will also be trained in the other areas of the Court’s jurisdiction.
Projected Hiring Range: $19.23 - $24.04 per hour. Salary is based on qualifications.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Our Total Compensation Package:- Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension Mandatory State Pension Retirement Contribution (Pre-Tax) is %. of gross pay
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings
- safety equipment
Duties and Responsibilities: - Exercises legal judgment and analysis in opening, administering and closing estates of decedents, guardianship and conservatorship files, and CONFIDENTIAL mental health records, to obtain accurate information from family members and other interested persons and to ensure correct information is included in permanent records which become historical documents.
- Explains probate policies and procedures/timelines for both estate administration and estate litigation matters to attorneys and the public, considering the intersection of the probate code with family law, real estate law, and business and corporate law in the determination of heirs, priority of personal representative appointments, and classification and evaluation of assets.
- Examines and evaluates legal documents submitted to the Probate Court for adherence to the requirements of the probate code and court procedures; determines whether wills and codicils are valid on their face when submitted for probate, and the accuracy of heir/devisee identifications provided by interested persons; reviews inventories and the classification of assets; monitors whether documents which have been returned for errors are correct when re-submitted; calculates and collects property valuation fees; and ensures that distributions are properly made to creditors, taxing authorities, and heirs and devisees.
- Responds professionally and courteously to inquiries and requests for assistance with the procedural and substantive aspects of an estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship matters, and involuntary commitments.
- Ensures marriage license applications contain accurate information and issues licenses.
- Performs related work as assigned.
About youEducation and Experience:- Bachelor’s Degree, or at a minimum, an Associate’s Degree and experience working in a legal environment in civil matters as a paralegal or administrative assistant or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses: - Notary Public Commission.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years$20.0015-19 Years$25.0020-24 Years$30.0025-29 Years$35.0030-34 Years$40.0035-39 Years$45.0040+ Years$50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day
Training:Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 7/5/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
