Legal Secretary 1 at Technical College System of Georgia in Dalton
- Company: Technical College System of Georgia
- Location: Dalton
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $33,510.87
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Job description
- Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
- We are the force that drives Georgia!
- Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
- Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
- Legal Secretary 1
- Department of Human Services
- Shift:
- Day (United States of America)
- $33,510.87
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, establishes and enforces child support obligations of responsible parents. Coordinates child support activities with legal, judicial and public organizations.
- Job Description (General Summary): DCSS is the division within DHS that 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. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life.
- 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in an office setting using computer software.
- One (1) year work experience in a legal office environment using technology hardware and software applications typically used in a legal office environment.
- -or-
- 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.
- -or-
- Work experience as an administrative assistant (secretary).
Skills
Required
- Computer software usage
- Office setting experience
About Technical College System of Georgia
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. Start your career in public service. The DHS’ Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking candidates to fill the position of Legal Secretary 1, this position will report to the Legal Services Supervisor. This position is located in Dalton, GA (Whitfield County) What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes 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; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s). We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.