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Legal Secretary Jobs in Atlanta, Georgia, USA at Georgia Department of Human Services
Position: Legal Secretary 1 – 00000714
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.
What we offer: Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plans (401(k) and 457), 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discounts. Telework opportunities may also be available depending on the position.
Start your career in public service. 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 financial and medical support burden on the public. DCSS also administers outreach programs such as Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry, and Parental Accountability Court, aimed at increasing non-custodial parental involvement in children’s lives.
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), through the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), is seeking candidates for the position of Legal Secretary 1. This position is based in Carrollton, Carroll County, GA.
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Pay Grade: F
Under direct supervision, assists in preparing legal documents and correspondence, and supports legal staff in court proceedings.
Role and Responsibilities:
Ensures delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, parties, and court officials.
Opens and closes case files.
Organizes and maintains case files, documents, and reference materials.
Prepares and processes legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Retrieves, copies, and distributes files and documents.
Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, and handles telephone communications.
Types and edits legal memos, briefs, motions, and other documents from notes or dictation.
Performs additional professional responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience in an office setting using computer software.
Preferred Skills and
Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with:
One (1) year of experience in a legal office environment with technology hardware and software.
Two (2) years of office experience reviewing legal documents and using legal office technology.
One (1) year of experience as an administrative assistant or secretary.
Additional Information:
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Employment details, equal opportunity statements, accommodations, background checks, and application procedures are included in the original posting. Due to application volume, status updates will not be provided by phone or email. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. This position may close at any time once a suitable applicant pool is identified.
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Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Georgia Department of Human Services
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary), Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
