ALEXA J. SOMERVILLE
Scarborough,ME
Summary
Detail-oriented Court Clerk with over 8 years of experience providing dedicated clerical assistance. Offering strong skills in case file management, accurate record keeping, and assistance with courtroom proceedings. Organized to handle a high-intensity workload. Skilled at data entry, calender management, and working effectively with a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Court Clerk
Portland District Court
04.2019 - Current
- Updated and maintained court calendar, responded to inquiries about court procedures and resolved scheduling conflicts with attorneys.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Advised supervisors, judges and other office members on records, case status and other developments, alerting of approaching deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service to the public seeking assistance with navigating complex courthouse processes or locating essential resources.
Assistant Court Clerk
Laconia District Court
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
- Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
- Assembled paperwork and relevant files and briefs for use by judge at hearings and trials, using discretion to indicate key information relevant to judgment and prosecution decisions.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively within tight deadlines while working in a fast-paced legal setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of New Hampshire
05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Understanding of family law, juvenile law and court procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Data entry proficiency
- Calendar management
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- International Honor Society of Sociology Member, Alpha Kappa Delta
Timeline
Assistant Court Clerk
Portland District Court
04.2019 - Current
Assistant Court Clerk
Laconia District Court
06.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of New Hampshire