Legal Secretary 1

Human Services, Department of•Macon, GA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking candidates to fill the position of Legal Secretary 1, this position will report to the Legal Services Supervisor. This position is located in Macon, GA (Bibb County). 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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