Legal Secretary III
@ Texas Health and Human Services

Austin, TX
$60,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 15 hours ago

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Legal Secretary III

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin, TX. As a Legal Secretary III, you will provide complex administrative support within the Office of Chief Counsel, working in the Contested Cases Department. Your responsibilities include coordinating hearings, meetings, conferences, scheduling travel, maintaining records, and preparing legal documents.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate hearings, meetings and seminars for legal staff.
  • Schedule and organize travel and appointments.
  • Maintain filing systems and record documentation.
  • Prepare, proofread, and edit legal and administrative documents.
  • Assist in open records requests and legislative inquiries.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Administrative Support
  • Legal Terminology
  • Document Proofreading
  • Scheduling
  • Record Keeping
  • Client Communication
  • Office Software
  • Telework Proficiency
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Regulatory Compliance

How to Get Hired at Texas Health and Human Services

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight legal support and administrative skills.
  • Research Texas Health: Understand HHSC values and mission.
  • Prepare Examples: Showcase scheduling and document proofing.
  • Practice Interview Skills: Focus on legal terminology and teamwork.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review legal filing procedures
Practice document proofreading exercises
Master office software tools
Study telework communication platforms

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you managed conflicts effectively
Explain your initiative in task management
Share teamwork examples in administrative settings
Demonstrate adaptability under changing priorities

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