Remote Legal Secretary – Child Support

Chattahoochee Technical College; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a Legal Secretary 1 in Dalton, GA to support the DCSS in delivering essential child support and legal services. You will manage case files, prepare legal documents, and coordinate communications with clients and court staff.

Under supervision, you will handle correspondence, calendar management, and document processing while contributing to a team focused on improving outcomes for families. Excellent organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a legal office using standard legal software and equipment.
• Two years of office experience involving review of legal documents such as contracts.
• Experience as an administrative assistant or secretary is acceptable.

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.

Skills

Legal office experience

Review of legal documents

Administrative assistant experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a Legal Secretary 1 in Dalton, GA to support the DCSS in delivering essential child support and legal services. You will manage case files, prepare legal documents, and coordinate communications with clients and court staff.

Under supervision, you will handle correspondence, calendar management, and document processing while contributing to a team focused on improving outcomes for families. Excellent organizational skills are essential.