Associate Probate Judge

Associate Probate Judge

Salary

$108,118.00 - $116,937.00 Annually

Location

Multiple

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500862

Division

Elected Official

Department

Probate Court

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Probate Associate Judge handles assigned cases from initiation to completion, presides over hearings, conducts legal research, and issues orders for Beaufort County. Duties also include: supervising assign staff, drafting Court policies, and preparing administrative reports.

Examples of Duties

• Presides over hearings and trials before the Court, both in the courthouse, hospitals, and other locations; addresses issues and written rulings/orders in connection with these hearings/trials.
• Supervises Probate Court personnel including clerks in the performance of their duties.
• Trains Court staff.
• Reviews and conducts legal research regarding matters pending before the Court; renders opinion to the Judge and Court staff.
• Interfaces with lawyers, the general public, and others doing business with the Court including official of other government agencies.
• Delivers presentations at seminars for lawyers, judges, hospital staff, and law enforcement on various legal matters.
• Prepares reports for the County and Court Administration.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

Requires a Juris Doctor degree; two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Driver's License.

Admission to the practice of law in South Carolina.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

Employer Beaufort County South Carolina

Address 102 Industrial Village Rd

Building 1

Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

Phone (843)255-2990

Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/