CPS Legal Secretary III

Career Opportunities: CPS Legal Secretary III (20737)

Posting 20737
-Posted
- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

- Region 3W CPS Dir Del
-Other

- Office and Administrative Support

- Not Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

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  CPS Legal Secretary III
• Job Title: CPS Legal Secretary III
• Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
• Department: Region 3W CPS Dir Del
  -Other
• Posting Number: 20737
• Closing Date: 09/10/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
• Salary Range: $3,581.33-$5,372.41
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-17
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  
• Job Location City: FORT WORTH
• Job Location Address: 2701 KIMBO RD
• Other Locations: None
• MOS Codes: ,,250X,270A,27D,5J0X1,LN,YN,YNS

The Legal Secretary III performs legal secretarial and general administrative work for the attorneys who represent the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The position provides skilled secretarial support for attorneys who litigate Child Protective Services cases. The position interacts routinely with court coordinators, district and county clerks, DFPS staff, and the general public.

• Drafts, prepares, and reviews pleadings, motions, petitions, exhibits, and other legal documents for Child Protective Services.
• Reviews and prepares legal correspondence, sets up and maintains legal files, and answers telephone inquiries.
• Files pleadings and orders with the District/County clerk; copies, faxes, e-mails, and routes various legal documents to all parties.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationship with agency staff and the legal community.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of legal practice and terminology.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prepare legal correspondence and other legal documents.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, as well as the ability to learn the use of other computer programs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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Graduation from high school or equivalent. Previous secretarial experience in the legal field preferred.

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Description s, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas…