CPS Legal Secretary III
About The Position
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals. The Legal Secretary III performs legal secretarial and general administrative work for the attorneys who represent the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The position provides skilled secretarial support for attorneys who litigate Child Protective Services cases. The position interacts routinely with court coordinators, district and county clerks, DFPS staff, and the general public.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Knowledge of legal practice and terminology.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to prepare legal correspondence and other legal documents.
- Proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, as well as the ability to learn the use of other computer programs.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Previous secretarial experience in the legal field preferred.
- Notary public certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drafts, prepares, and reviews pleadings, motions, petitions, exhibits, and other legal documents for Child Protective Services.
- Reviews and prepares legal correspondence, sets up and maintains legal files, and answers telephone inquiries.
- Files pleadings and orders with the District/County clerk; copies, faxes, e-mails, and routes various legal documents to all parties.
- Develops and maintains professional working relationship with agency staff and the legal community.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
- Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
- Options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
- Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- 12 days of paid annual leave
- 12 sick days
- Potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
