Legal Secretary Position Available In Liberty, Georgia

Legal Secretary Liberty County Board of Commissioners 945 Elma G Miles Parkway, Hinesville, GA 31313 The District Attorney’s Office, Division of Child Support Services is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Division of Child Support Services Legal Secretary in our Hinesville Liberty County Office. This office is a “contract” office with the District Attorney’s Office through the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services. Georgia’s Division of Child Support Services program provides resources to ensure parental obligations for child support are met that will result in the wellbeing of children and the self-sufficiency of families. DCSS promotes family stability based on the fundamental rights and needs of children.

Major Job Duties:

The Legal Secretary is responsible for processing legal documents for court order establishment and contempt actions, obtaining the Attorneys’ signature, filing all legal actions with the Clerk of Courts in six counties, securing court dates for the Judges, submitting process service forms to the appropriate County Sheriff, and following up on status of service. Additional duties may include but are not limited to providing support and administrative assistance to Child Support Service Officers.

Note:

Child Support Service Officers maintain close interaction with Judges, law enforcement, and other officials. As such, excellent corporate communication skills (demeanor, speech, written) and a professional image are prerequisites. The Legal Secretary position offers a challenging opportunity for an organized, methodical, self-motivated, results oriented individual to work in a professional fast paced, high volume legal environment. The successful candidate will work closely with team members, attorneys, and court personnel.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time hourly (non-exempt) position with a minimum annual salary of $30,160 ($14.50/hour). Normal work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes: 401(a) retirement plan with employer match 13 paid holidays Paid vacation and sick leave Low-cost health dental and vision insurance Free term life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & wellness program

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at (912) 391-1247 or hr@libertycountyga.gov.