Legal Secretary Resume Example Durham County Attorney's Office

LEGAL SECRETARY

Summary

Friendly and enthusiastic employee with excellent communication skills. Able to learn new tasks quickly and be a team player. Represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times.

Highlights

Clerical
Computers
Customer and Personal Service
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Administration and Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Education and Training
Communication Skills
Customer and Personal Service

Experience

Durham County Attorney's OfficeDurham, NCLegal Secretary01/2013

File civil actions in the courts and help attorneys prepare briefs and documents for litigation purposes.
File juvenile summons and petitions regarding child abuse, neglect and dependency cases, termination of parental rights cases and adult guardianships
Direct interaction with judges, county manager, county staff, court personnel and social workers.
Adhere to confidentiality laws and practices.
Collect information from other state and local agencies to include certified criminal background checks, copies of judicial proceedings, etc.
Maintain multiple case lists and scan documents into the organization's document imaging system
Maintain attorney's calendar and schedule meetings. Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate person or department.
Entering time into SAP and schedule trainings and monitor benefits through the SAP portal.
Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.

State of North CarolinaDurham, N.C.Deputy Clerk of Court12/2010 to 12/2012

Frequent interaction with the general public, criminal offenders, probation officers, lawyers, law enforcement and judges.
Communicate with a diverse population comprised of various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Produce documentation for legal proceedings, certify and true copy legal documents.
Input and comprehend computer generated data, while also generating and maintaining department files.
Proficient with computer programs including ACIS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, NCAWARE, CCIS.
Conduct criminal background checks and update court cases as needed.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, or payment of fines.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.

Primrose School of CaryCary, N.C.Preschool Teacher12/2007 to 12/2010

Care for the overall well being of children ages 16-24 months.
Prepare and implement lesson plans Maintained open and effective communication with parents, co-workers and management.
Maintain state and local licensing laws.
Refer parents to community and local agencies for services if needed.

Gilmer County School BoardEllijay, GASubstitute Teacher04/2007 to 12/2007

Work on an on-call basis to cover teachers when they are out.
Implement lesson plans that teachers prepared.
Work with children of diverse populations and different socioeconomic backgrounds and serve elementary to high school students.

Primrose School at the ParkMorrisville, N.C.Preschool Teacher06/2006 to 12/2006

Care for the overall well being of children 16-24 months.
Prepare and implement lesson plans.
Maintain open and effective communication with parents, co-workers and management.
Maintain state and local licensing laws.
Refer parents to community and local agencies for services if needed.

Chesterbrook AcademyCary, N.C.Preschool Teacher09/2004 to 06/2006

Care for the overall well being of children 9 months-14 months.
Prepare and implement lesson plans.
Maintain open and effective communication with parents, co-workers and management.
Maintain state and local licensing laws.
Refer parents to community and local agencies for services if needed.

Kids Educational CenterKnightdale, N.C.Center Director09/1992 to 08/2004

Responsible for the daily operations of a Child Care Center licensed for 82 children.
Maintain staff files to make sure they were in compliance with licensing laws.
Maintain children's files and make sure that they are in compliance with state licensing laws.
Work with parents and community and local agencies to provide services to children and families who need them.
Make daily deposits, maintain accounts.
Work with state and local agencies to make sure the center was in compliance with licensing laws.
Schedule and conduct parent conferences.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and student's behavioral or learning problems.
Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
Monitor students' progress, and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
Teach classes and provide direct care to children.
Review and interpret government codes, and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.

Education

Human Resource Management2016Keller Graduate School, RTP, NC

Bachelors Degree:Criminal Justice2010Mount Olive College, RTP, N.C.

Skills

Communication Skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, administrative skills, Computer Skills including Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, ACIS, NCAWARE, Beacon, SAP, entering information into databases,

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Durham County Attorney's Office
State of North Carolina
Primrose School of Cary
Gilmer County School Board
Primrose School at the Park
Chesterbrook Academy
Kids Educational Center

School Attended

Keller Graduate School
Mount Olive College

Job Titles Held:

Legal Secretary
Deputy Clerk of Court
Preschool Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Center Director

Degrees

Human Resource Management 2016
Bachelors Degree : Criminal Justice 2010

Legal Secretary Resume Example

Resume Score: 90%

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