NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Probate Staff Attorney
San Marcos, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $71K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on providing innovative solutions for government agencies, and they are seeking a Probate Staff Attorney. The role involves auditing probate records and accounts, conducting research, and providing legal review and analysis as part of complex professional financial management duties.
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Responsibilities
Audits annual and final accounts to ensure compliance with court rulings and instructions and the Texas Estates Code
Reviews bank statements, receipts, canceled checks, and any additional information required by law for a complete audit of each annual and final account
Reviews accounts for missing documents and writes letters or make phone calls to request missing documents before auditing
Verifies and balances all accounts, noting questions raised, and cash balance discrepancies on audit sheet
Ensures bond limit is sufficient to cover the estate
Changes status of automated records to indicate next time period court review is required
Develops accounting systems and procedures to support court’s auditing procedures
Contacts attorneys to correct remaining problems in annual and final accounts
Discusses problem accountings with Probate Judge and/or Associate Judge
Discusses with judges’ issues such as appointment of Attorneys Ad Litem and case settings for Compliance or Show Cause hearings
Sends out monthly reminders for compliance dockets and works with attorneys to resolve problems prior to court date
Attends required court hearings
Updates database to reflect the next required action
Develops and maintains databases to generate reports, conducts analysis, and responds to requests for information
Designs, customizes, and implements methods of retrieving data for use by court staff
Assists in analyzing departmental methods of data usage to identify opportunities for improving databases
Trains and provides technical assistance to staff related to databases
Reviews bonds and miscellaneous applications such as motions to release funds for the Court Registry and applications for safekeeping, commissions, closing of estate, and attorney fees pertaining to the accounting. Discusses with judges any proposed actions on these applications to staff related to databases
Collects and prepares monthly case-activity statistics use to generate reports for court staff
Updates database with statistical information
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field or a Juris Doctorate from an accredited university or law school
Two years of increasingly responsible relevant professional level accounting, financial management or legal experience, including data analysis and case management related duties
Completion of Texas College of Probate Judges (TCPJ) course work
Valid Texas Driver's License
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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