Legal Secretary 1

About the role

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services, is seeking a Legal Secretary 1 to support the Senior Manager of Administrative Operations. Based at the State Office in Conyers, GA, the role contributes to the agency’s mission of strengthening families by managing legal correspondence and case documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, parties, and court officials.
• Opens, closes, organizes, and maintains case files and reference materials.
• Prepares and processes legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pre‑trial agreements.
• Retrieves, copies, and distributes files and documents as needed.
• Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, and handles telephone communications.
• 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.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in an office setting using computer software.
• Preferred: one year of experience in a legal office environment or two years reviewing legal documents, or experience as an administrative assistant.

What we offer

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long/short‑term care.
• Retirement plans: 401(k) and 457 plans.
• 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Employee discount programs.
• Telework opportunities depending on the position.