Legal Assistant II

Career Opportunities: Legal Assistant II (18783) Posting ID 18783 -Posted 07/09/2026 - Dept of Family & Protectve Svc - Regional Litigation - CPS DD - Legal - 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. Overview DFPS seeks a Legal Assistant II to facilitate and expedite Child Protective Service abuse and neglect cases within policy guidelines of the Texas Family Code and DFPS. The position performs complex legal assistant work, including researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents under the supervision of Department attorneys and county and district attorneys representing the Department. Responsibilities Perform legal work related to the prosecution of child and elder abuse cases. Prepare, develop, review and edit petitions, motions, orders, service, subpoenas, inquiries, discovery, and file documents with the district clerk’s office as needed. Handle and prepare correspondence and memoranda. Schedule, attend and prepare cases and witnesses for hearings, trials, staffings, interviews, depositions and docket calls. Coordinate, develop, and update responses to discovery requests. Verify service of process. Assist in negotiating court orders. Inform Departmental personnel of case status, decisions, and scheduling. Routinely interact with Department attorneys, district and county attorneys, judges, ad litems, caseworkers and Departmental administrators; perform other work as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and related computer software. Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and the ability to adapt to the use of other materials as necessary. Registrations, Licensure, Requirements, or Certifications: N/A Initial Screening Criteria Graduation from high school or equivalent. Two years of full-time paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretarial or Departmental experience. Ninety hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Preferred Criteria: Experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel preferred. Education beyond high school is preferred. Prior legal assistant and/or legal secretary experience is preferred. Other Information Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but are not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk and related resources. Contact the DFPS Military Liaison for 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. Applicants must comply with related training and agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies. DFPS adheres to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508) for Electronic Information Resources. Applicants should be familiar with accessibility considerations when creating documents and materials. DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring I-9 documentation on your first day of work. Review I-9 acceptable documents here: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DFPS provides reasonable accommodation during hiring and selection. If you need assistance, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center or notify the interviewer for accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr