Georgia Department of Human Services · 22 hours ago
Legal Secretary 1 - 00000330
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering services to vulnerable populations. They are seeking a Legal Secretary 1 to assist legal staff in preparing legal documents and correspondence, ensuring the organization and maintenance of case files, and supporting court proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Ensures delivery of legal correspondence 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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience in an office setting using computer software
Preferred
One (1) year of work experience in a legal office environment using technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment
Two (2) years of work experience in an office setting that involved review of legal documents (e.g., contracts, etc.) and use of technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment
Work experience as an administrative assistant (secretary)
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
Unique training opportunities
Employee retirement plan
401(k) plan
457 plan
13 paid holidays
Vacation & sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Long/short-term care
Life insurance
Employee discount programs
Telework opportunities
Company
Georgia Department of Human Services
Georgia Department of Human Services delivering a wide range of human services for Georgians.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
R. Demetrius Taylor
Deputy Commissioner & Chief Financial Officer
Laura Beggs
Partnership and Collaboration Director
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