Legal Secretary 1 – State Government

About the role

Join the Georgia Department of Human Services as a Legal Secretary 1, supporting the Division of Child Support Services in Rome, GA. Under direct supervision you will help enforce child support obligations and coordinate activities with legal, judicial and public partners.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, parties, and court officials.
• Open, close, organize, and maintain case files and reference materials.
• 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 telephone communications.
• Type and edit office memos, briefs, motions, and other legal documents from notes or dictation using standard office equipment.
• Perform other professional responsibilities assigned by the Legal Services Supervisor.

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED.
• At least one year of experience in a legal office or an administrative assistant role, including use of typical legal office hardware and software.
• Ability to review legal documents such as contracts, summonses, and subpoenas.

What we offer

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