Legal - Paralegal - Remote

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. 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.

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

Legal Assistant II
Legal Assistant II
Department:Regional Litigation - CPS DD
Legal
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary:Full Time/Part Time:Full time
Facility Location:
The legal assistant shall be responsible for facilitating and expediting Child Protective Service abuse and neglect cases within the parameters of policy guidelines of the Texas Family Code and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The position performs complex legal assistant work, including researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents under the supervision of Department attorneys and county and districtattorneys representing the Department.

Performs legal work related to the prosecution of child and elder abusecases. Prepares, develops, reviews and edits petitions, motions, ordersservice, subpoenas, inquiries, discovery, and files documents with the district clerk's office as needed. Registrations,LicensureRequirements, or Certifications:
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and related computersoftware. Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and the ability to adapt to the use of other materials as necessary.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Two years of full-time paralegal,legal assistant, legal secretarial or Departmental experience. Experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel preferred. Prior legal assistant and or legal secretary experience is 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 Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions . 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.

Please review the following link for authorized 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.