Legal Secretary 1 - 00000529

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, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan, and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.  

Start your career in public service. The Division of Child Support Services (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 including but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry, and Parental Accountability Court. These outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life. 

DCSS is seeking candidates for the position of Legal Secretary 1.  This position is at the DCSS office in Covington, Newton County, GA.

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Pay Grade: F

Under direct supervision, helps prepare legal documents and correspondence. Assists legal staff in preparing for court proceedings.

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures delivery of legal correspondences 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.

• High school diploma or GED AND One (1) year of experience in an office setting using computer software.

• Two (2) years of experience in a law office reviewing legal documents (e.g., contracts, etc.) and using technology and software applications typically used in a legal office environment.
• One (1) year of experience as an administrative assistant or secretary.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

                   https://dhs.georgia.gov/  

Employment Information
  
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
 
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:  @HRHelpline
 
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
  
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
  
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
  
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
  
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.