CPS Legal Secretary III

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays

Dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) invites applications for the CPS Legal Secretary III position in Waco. This full-time role supports Regional Litigation - CPS DD, handling pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, and coordinating with district clerks and parties.

Qualifications include high school graduation and secretarial experience; notary certification is preferred. State benefits accompany the salary range of $3,581.33–$5,372.41 per month, with

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Previous secretarial experience in the legal field preferred.
• Notary public certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, prepares, and reviews pleadings, motions, petitions, exhibits, and other legal documents for Child Protective Services.
• Reviews and prepares legal correspondence, sets up and maintains legal files, and answers telephone inquiries.
• Files pleadings and orders with the District/County clerk; copies, faxes, e-mails, and routes various legal documents to all parties.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationship with agency staff and the legal community.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Legal knowledge

Relationship skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal documents

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities: CPS Legal Secretary III (21244)

Dept of Family & Protectve Svc-Regional Litigation - CPS DD-Legal-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

Functional Title: CPS Legal Secretary III
Job Title: Legal Secretary III
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department: Regional Litigation - CPS DD
Posting Number: 21244
Closing Date: 12/08/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Legal
Salary Range: $3,581.33-$5,372.41
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-17
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework:
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: WACO
Job Location Address: 801 AUSTIN AVE STE B-30
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 4400,4421,4422,4430,250X,270A,27D,5J0X1,LN,YN,YNS

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Drafts, prepares, and reviews pleadings, motions, petitions, exhibits, and other legal documents for Child Protective Services.
• Reviews and prepares legal correspondence, sets up and maintains legal files, and answers telephone inquiries.
• Files pleadings and orders with the District/County clerk; copies, faxes, e-mails, and routes various legal documents to all parties.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationship with agency staff and the legal community.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of legal practice and terminology.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prepare legal correspondence and other legal documents.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, as well as the ability to learn the use of other computer programs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Notary public certification is preferred.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Previous secretarial experience in the legal field preferred.

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions . You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at [e-mail] with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.