Legal Secretary – State of Georgia, DHS

About the role

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Legal Secretary 1 to support the Division of Child Support Services in Eastman, GA. This permanent state position provides an opportunity to contribute to the well‑being of Georgia’s children and families while working within a dynamic public‑service environment.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, parties, and court officials.
• Opens, closes, organizes, and maintains case files and related 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 assigned by the Legal Services Supervisor.

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED plus at least one year of experience in an office setting using computer software.
• Preferred: one year of experience in a legal office environment using typical legal‑office technology, or two years of office experience involving review of legal documents, or experience as an administrative assistant/secretary.

What we offer

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