U.S. ArmySpecialist01/2014 to 01/2014U.S. Army Clerk of Court (2014-Present), Fort Hood, TX Supervises the daily operations of the installation justice center; while planning, managing and providing logistical and administrative support to the 3rd Judicial Chief Circuit Judge, six subordinate circuit judges, and 24 magistrates. Utilizes administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing and MS Office, manages files and records, transcription, designs forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Possesses knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Accountable for safeguarding and properly distributing sensitive court documents for all court documents utilized in court proceedings on the installation Maintains documents in both paper and electronic filing systems Maintains accountability for $2.5 million in court facilities and equipment Prepares legal correspondence and legal documentation (memorandums, pre and post- trial documents) Conducts legal research to aid in decision making Trains paralegals on proper court procedure Accountable for physical security of the facility Accurately account for confidentiality of highly sensitive documents U.S. Army, Court Reporter (2012-2014), Fort Hood, TX Served as a court reporter for a military installation; transcribed recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats. Received additional training on the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Recorded verbatim proceedings of court proceedings and hearings using computerized recording equipment (FTR, JAVS, Dragon) Provided transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges and lawyers Briefed paralegals and bailiffs on duties and responsibilities before and after trials Maintained evidence and evidence logs for over 200 court proceedings Acted as a direct liaison between attorneys and judges throughout legal actions Provided technical guidance and training on all courtroom operations and equipment to judges, attorneys, and paralegals Supervised 4 subordinates in reviewing and making corrections for 686 volumes of record within a week. U.S. Army Paralegal Specialist (2010-2012), Fort Hood, TX Supervised the operation of a command legal office. Provided technical guidance to subordinates. Generated monthly action reports. Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch and disposition. Worked as a legal assistant to a senior lawyer. Provided preliminary legal and administrative support to unit commanders and staff. Prepared and processed legal documents in support of military justice matters. Completed over 300 legal actions with 100% accuracy Implemented legal tracking system reducing action times by 30% Served as the senior paralegal for a brigade legal office Prepared and presented weekly legal briefs for superiors Prepared affidavits, legal correspondence, and legal documents Supervised, coached, mentored, and trained five subordinates Interviewed and coordinated travel arrangements for witnesses Worked with law enforcement and other agencies to investigate criminal activity in order to prepare legal actions U.S. Army Paralegal Specialist (2010-2010), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Supervised the operation of an installation administrative law office. Provided technical guidance and training to subordinates. Maintained section files and records. Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition. Worked as legal assistant to senior lawyer. Provided preliminary legal and administrative support to unit commanders and staff. Prepared and processed legal documents in support of administrative legal matters. Worked with local agencies in order to facilitate vehicle repossessions. Served as paralegal in charge of the Administrative Law Division Provided administrative support to four attorneys and one intern Responsible for intake, tracking, and scheduling of all actions for the installation Drafted memorandums and conducted legal research to assist attorneys Supervised, coached, mentored, and trained two subordinates Completed 483 legal actions, and processed 115 DUI reprimands Processed paperwork completing 47 vehicle repossessions and 265 driving suspension hearings Maintained confidentiality of sensitive documents U.S. Army Paralegal Specialist (2009-2010) Arifjan, Kuwait Assisted in the operation of a brigade legal office in a deployed environment. Provided technical guidance to subordinates. Maintained section files and records. Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition. Worked as legal assistant to two attorneys. Provided preliminary legal and administrative support to unit commanders and staff. Prepared and processed legal documents in support of military justice matters. Prepared and presented legal briefs for superiors Drafted legal correspondence and legal documentation Conducted legal training to enhance understanding of legal procedure to superiors Responsible for the intake, tracking, and completion of all legal actions Accountable for organizing and maintaining records in both paper and electronic filing systems to standard Interviewed and coordinated international travel arrangements for witnesses Worked with law enforcement and other agencies to investigate criminal activity in order to prepare legal actions U. S. Army Paralegal Specialist (2008-2009) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Assisted in the operation of an installation legal assistance office. Maintained section files and records. Provided intake and processing of legal assistance clients. Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition. Worked as legal assistant to five attorneys. Provided preliminary legal and administrative support to the retirees, active duty serviceman, and dependents within the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. Prepared and processed thousands of wills, power of attorneys and other legal documents to prepare servicemen for deployment in the main legal office and at the soldier readiness processing center. Prepared and presented legal courses for units and family readiness groups Drafted 180 power of attorneys as the stand alone paralegal for a deploying unit in a two-hour session. Planned and ensured execution of legal support to Retiree Appreciation Day 2008 Accountable for organizing and maintaining records in both paper and electronic filing systems to standard Volunteered and selected for notary for the installation command group. Utilized principles and processes for providing customer and personal services which included customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
