Public Service Legal Secretary I

Georgia Power Company; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Legal Secretary 1 for the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) in Marietta, GA. Under direct supervision, you will establish and enforce child support obligations and coordinate with legal and judicial partners to support non-custodial parents.

We offer a robust benefits package, telework opportunities depending on the position, and a mission-driven environment to strengthen Georgia families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one year of experience in an office setting using computer software.
• Two years of work experience in an office setting that involved review of legal documents and use of technology commonly used in a legal office environment.
• Experience as an administrative assistant (secretary) would be beneficial.

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.

Skills

Legal office experience

Administrative assistant experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Legal office software

Job description

Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Legal Secretary 1 for the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) in Marietta, GA. Under direct supervision, you will establish and enforce child support obligations and coordinate with legal and judicial partners to support non-custodial parents.

We offer a robust benefits package, telework opportunities depending on the position, and a mission-driven environment to strengthen Georgia families.