Legal Secretary

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs. Telework opportunities are available depending on the position.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has a division called the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS). DCSS enhances the well‑being of children by locating non‑custodial parents, establishing paternity and support orders, enforcing and modifying support obligations, and collecting and distributing child support payments. The program promotes parent accountability and self‑sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children.

DCSS also administers outreach programs such as Fatherhood, Prison Re‑Entry, and Parental Accountability Court, all devoted to increasing non‑custodial parental involvement in the child's life.

This position is based at the DCSS office located in Columbus, Muscogee County, GA.

Under direct supervision, assists in preparing legal documents and correspondence, and assists legal staff in preparing for court proceedings.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in an office setting using computer software.

• 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) and use of technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment.
• Work experience as an administrative assistant (secretary).

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hr helpline.gov.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). DHS will verify degrees, diplomas, and licensure with educational institutions.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.