Legal Secretary 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Conyers, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services’ Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is hiring a Legal Secretary 1 in Conyers, Georgia (Rockdale County). Under direct supervision, the position helps prepare legal documents and correspondence and assists legal staff in preparing for court proceedings. The position reports to the Legal Services Supervisor. DCSS enhances children’s well-being by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. It also administers outreach programs, including Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry, and Parental Accountability Court, to encourage non-custodial parental involvement in children’s lives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in an office setting using computer software.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in a legal office environment using technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment.
Two years of work experience in an office setting involving review of legal documents (such as contracts) and use of technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment.
Work experience as an administrative assistant (secretary).

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.