Legal Secretary 1

Georgia Department of Revenue; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Telework opportunities

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services is hiring a Legal Secretary 1 to support the DCSS division. The role helps prepare legal documents, maintain case files, and coordinate communications with court officials.

The position reports to the Legal Services Supervisor and participates in preparing for hearings and trials. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in a legal office or equivalent administrative role.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a legal office environment using common legal software and office equipment.
• Ability to manage case files, prepare documents, and support attorneys and staff in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Open and close case files; organize and maintain documents and reference materials.
• Prepare and process legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, and motions.
• Retrieve, copy, and distribute files; schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
• Type and edit memos, briefs, motions, and other legal documents from notes or dictation.

Skills

Legal office experience

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Title

Legal Secretary 1

Agency

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006579

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$33,510.87

Job Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia’s vulnerable children and adults.

**Start your career in public service.The DHS’ Division ofChild SupportServices (DCSS)**is seekingcandidates to fillthe positionof Legal Secretary 1, this position will report to the Legal Services Supervisor.

What we offer.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

Under direct supervision, helps prepare legal documents and correspondence. Assists legal staff in preparing for court proceedings.

Job Description (General Summary)

DCSS is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child’s life.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensures delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, parties, and/or court officials.


• Opens and closes case files.


• Organizes and maintains case files, documents, and reference materials.


• Prepares and processes legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.


• Retrieves, copies, and distributes files and documents.


• Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, and receives and places telephone calls.


• Types and edits office memos, briefs, motions, and other legal documents from notes or dictation using standard office equipment.


• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• One (1) year work experience in a legal office environment using technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment.

-or-

• Two (2) years of work experience in an office setting that involved review of legal documents (e.g., contracts, etc.) and use of technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment.

-or-

• Work experience as an administrative assistant (secretary).

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit

https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.


• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.


• If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].


• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.


• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).


• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.


• As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in an office setting using computer software.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.