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JUDICIAL ASSISTANT
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Professional Summary

Legal Secretary equipped with positive attitude and proven success functioning well in large corporate office environments. Manages priorities for multiple high profile attorneys with ease. Positive relationships with court officials, colleagues and law enforcement members. Focused Legal Secretary with solid administrative support background. Pays attention to details as well as considering larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Remains deadline-oriented and calm under challenging circumstances. Experienced Legal Assistant skilled in court document processing, and case analysis. Exceptional communication, organizational skills and dedication to ensuring smooth and cohesive office operations. Hardworking and organized Executive Legal Assistant bringing 25 years of experience in exceptionally thorough legal research, statutory interpretation with high proficiency. Professional and reliable Legal Assistant offering excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Exceptionally fluent in legal terminology. Diligent and knowledgeable Legal Assistant proficient in legal research and administrative support. Excellent interpersonal skills and highly proficient in transcription and case analysis.

Skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Typing speed 75 WPM
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Criminal law
  • Document filing
  • Executive calendars
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Courtroom scheduling
  • Jurisdictional knowledge
  • Microsoft, Outlook, CIO, FCJS familiarity
  • Processing court documents
  • Analyzing statistics
  • Drafting legal correspondence, entries and decisions.
  • Courtroom transcription
  • Answering phones
  • Legal correspondence preparation
  • Administrative skills
  • Proofreading
  • Written and verbal communication
Work History
Judicial Assistant, 01/2019 to Current
Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas – Columbus, Ohio
  • Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
  • Updated firm's database with new information, including policies, client records and financial documents.
  • Provided assistance on litigant's filings by guidance, without legal advice, so that they may proceed with their case in a timely manner.
  • Conducted research for upcoming cases for the Judge and Bailiff.
  • Prepared numerous decisions on Judge's behalf to minimize workload and gain drafting experience.
  • Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
  • Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision.
  • Worked with pro se litigants to understand requirements and provide exceptional public service.
  • Ordered office supplies.
  • Possessed expert knowledge of juvenile proceedings and translated knowledge to team members.
  • Documented meeting minutes.
  • Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps through the Supreme Court Statistic reports.
Juvenile Custody Court Officer, 06/2015 to 12/2018
Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas – Columbus, Ohio
  • Escorted attorneys, litigants, witnesses in courtroom and in hidden areas.
  • Maintained courtroom facilities, evidence and calendars.
  • Called court to order and announced judge entrances.
  • Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision.
  • Welcomed visitors to office, communicated arrival to team and managed visit expectations.
  • Researched upcoming cases for service, accuracy and statute requirements.
  • Worked with pro se litigants to understand requirements and provide exceptional public service without offering legal advice.
  • Controlled digital access, used shredders, and locked document storage cabinets to protect confidential files and reports.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external clientele.
  • Received incoming calls and messages and addressed or triaged phone requests.
Administrative Assistant, 05/2010 to 06/2015
Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas – Columbus, Ohio
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for team of 11 Magistrates and 8 Court Officers.
  • Supported Magistrates through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings.
  • Drafted professional court memos, letters and decisions.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing calls and messages and greeting visitors.
  • Composed internal memos and external correspondence for the Magistrates and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Updated Supreme Court statistical records to track, analyze and report on performance data.
  • Monitored Magistrate and Court Officer's court (docket) calendar and scheduled meetings.
Court Stenographer, 01/1994 to 05/2010
Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas – Columbus, Ohio
  • Reviewed transcriptions to ensure accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
  • Aggregated and copied finalized documents for disbursement across interested parties.
  • Utilized stenography machinery, audio and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
  • Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
  • Produced legal documents such as Decisions, Entries and other documents necessary to the courtroom.
  • Conducted transcription for legal proceedings.
  • Responded to citizens and attorney's requests for information and services.
  • Responded to all inquiries from general public, attorneys and cour personnel by phone and email immediately.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/1978
Upper Arlington High School - Upper Arlington, OH
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas

School Attended

  • Upper Arlington High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Judicial Assistant
  • Juvenile Custody Court Officer
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Court Stenographer

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 06/1978

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