Legal Secretary 1 – Child Support Services

About the role

The Georgia Department of Human Services – Division of Child Support Services is hiring a Legal Secretary 1 to support child support operations in Waycross, GA. Reporting to a Legal Services Supervisor, the role contributes to the agency’s mission of strengthening families by ensuring timely and accurate legal processes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, parties, and court officials.
• Open and close case files, and maintain organized case documentation.
• Prepare and process legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pre‑trial agreements.
• Retrieve, copy, and distribute files and documents as needed.
• Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and manage inbound communications.

Required profile

• Works under direct supervision of a Legal Services Supervisor.
• Responsible for establishing and enforcing child support obligations.
• Coordinates child support activities with legal, judicial, and public organizations.

Required skills

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 where applicable.