Legal Secretary III

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.  

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

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

You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.

You can see all the details here: ERS recruitment brochure

Functional Title: Legal Secretary III 
Job Title: Legal Secretary III 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: Regional Litigation - CPS DD 
Posting Number: 12005 
Closing Date: 12/24/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support 
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-17 
Salary Range: $3,581.33 - $5,372.41 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 30% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: DALLAS 
Job Location Address: 2600 LONE STAR 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 4400,4421,4422,4430,250X,270A,27D,5J0X1,LN,YN,YNS 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:
Performs complex legal secretarial and administrative support work for one or more attorneys, including local district and county attorneys as well as Department attorneys.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintains complete and accurate control of legal files. Work includes preparing and typing legal and administrative correspondence and documents. Develops and maintains appropriate and professional working relationships with agency staff and the legal community. Assists in establishing and maintaining tracking systems to ensure timely and efficient processing of all legal tasks within the unit. Prepares travel requests and reports for staff. Ensures that all Department attorneys' and prosecutors' offices are adequately supplied and that office equipment is maintained. Performs other duties as assigned. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative concerning prior methods and legal procedures to accomplish assigned duties.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None is required, but Notary Public is preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, and arithmetic. Ability to organize records and to prepare chronology of events. Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Ability to plan and organize workflow. Ability to handle telephone calls in a professional and efficient manner. Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, as well as the ability to learn the use of other computer programs; the understanding to recognize confidential information and the ability to keep that information confidential  

Initial Screening Criteria:

Some education beyond high school preferable.

Prior secretarial experience.
Prior experience working in the legal field.

Additional Information:

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to drive a vehicle, to lift and carry objects, operate a computer, including operating word processing, data management, and other computer software, to be capable of verbal and written communication, and to operate equipment and machinery, such as faxes, copiers and other office equipment  

This position will be housed at 2600 Lone Star Dr, Dallas, Texas 75212.  

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those 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 Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.