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Ananda Worden

Ananda Worden

Lansing,MI

Summary

Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with a strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

30th Circuit Court
Lansing, MI
04.2024 - Current
  • Responded to public inquiries regarding court cases and procedures.
  • Managed electronic records system to include new cases and revisions accurately.
  • Executed office tasks like scanning, photocopying, and faxing documents.
  • Completed all necessary forms accurately and submitted them to the appropriate authorities.
  • Managed filing for court documents, pleadings, and correspondence
  • Provided meticulous analysis of legal documents to guarantee their accuracy and completion.
  • Gathered relevant legal information by conducting research using online databases like LexisNexis and Westlaw.
  • Conducted thorough examination of legal documents to maintain adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges, and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
  • Wrote error-free and professional correspondence on behalf of the court system.
  • Processed legal filings and fees, ensuring compliance with court procedures.
  • Trained new staff on court procedures and document handling practices.
  • Managed daily court dockets to ensure efficient case progression.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal documents, including subpoenas and warrants.
  • Utilized court management software to track cases and generate reports.
  • Implemented electronic filing systems to improve document management.

Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

30th Circuit Court
Lansing, MI
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Reviewed and ensured the precision of Circuit Court documents before submitting them for appellate review by Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals
  • Facilitated the delivery of legal documents through various transmission modes to satisfy court requirements.
  • Managed the process of initiating and concluding diverse cases within the Circuit Court system, covering criminal, civil, domestic relations, and PPO matters
  • Managed highly confidential Circuit Court Clerk filings - ensuring proper documentation and prioritizing privacy protection
  • Investigated and corrected errors by researching issues, engaging in problem-solving, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders
  • Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations, and other court documents or procedures.
  • Acted as court cashier, processing billing and payments for fines, bonds, bail, and other court fees, also recording details of payment and reporting missed deadlines or delinquency.
  • Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges, and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
  • Liaised with the general public to process document requests and provide customer service by phone or email and in person, keeping records of payments and documents provided.
  • Effectively organized the expedited processing of time-sensitive legal matters such as emergency motions, temporary restraining orders, ex parte relief motions and personal protection order petitions.

Clerk Coordinator to Barb Byrum

Ingham County
Mason, MI
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provides various administrative support services for the County Clerk, Chief Deputy County Clerk, Elections Director, and other County Clerk’s Office staff
  • Fields, processes, composes and disseminates correspondence, phone calls, mail, email, reports, press releases, and other communications on behalf of the County Clerk
  • Compiles large amounts of data into concise reports and charts
  • Helps manage calendars for the County Clerk and other administrative staff
  • Schedules appointments, confirms meetings and makes corresponding travel arrangements
  • Schedules internal and external meetings
  • Assists with the meeting logistics regarding room set-up, agendas, amenities, and audio-visual equipment
  • Records transcribes, and distributes meeting minutes
  • Reviews concealed pistol license applications after initial processing by Deputy County Clerks, including screening for errors, processing disqualifications/revocations, or handling other issues as they arise
  • Reviews CPL-related billing statements from Michigan State Police for accuracy and works with the Michigan State Police Concealed Pistol Unit if needed for adjustments, corrections, or errors
  • Verifies and processes employee time cards and per diem payments for all employees of the Clerk’s office including but not limited to full and part-time staff, temporary employees, the Ingham County Board of Canvassers, the Ingham County Election Commissioners, the Ingham County Apportionment Commissioners, and others
  • Assists in training new hires; supplies information and necessary materials to Deputy County Clerks, Recording Secretary, and others
  • Assists in creating new and revised policy documentation, standard operating procedures, employee manual updates, and revisions to frequently used forms and informational guides
  • Processes Personnel Action Requests for new hires, terminations, retirements, promotions, transfers, etc
  • Works with Human Resources and the Chief Deputy County Clerk to track EFMLA, FMLA, and other ongoing personnel situations
  • Assists in administering access to various state software systems, including the Michigan Electronic Death Registry, Michigan Centralized Birth Certification System, Michigan Vital Events Registration System, Qualified Voter File, and others

Deputy County Clerk

Ingham County
Mason, MI
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Under the supervision of the County Clerk and direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Clerk, receives, processes, and records documents of births, deaths, marriages, and other records processed by the Office of the County Clerk
  • Assists customers at the counter, by telephone and email, by responding to inquiries related to all records of the Clerk’s Office
  • Processes complex requests for information and documents which require researching county records, files of the Clerk’s Office, and the law
  • Processes requests for information, certificates, and documentation relating to the many vital records that the County Clerk is the custodian of
  • Provides counter assistance in issuing certified copies of vital records listed previously and explaining the procedures of the Clerk’s Office to customers

Post Close Specialist

GreenStone Farm Credit Services
East Lansing, MI
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Review and process the booked loan document package for completeness & accuracy using the New Loan Verification and Closing package instructions
  • Rectify incomplete & inaccurate items through corrective servicing
  • Corrective servicing may include, but is not limited to System corrections, corrective disclosures, promissory notes and mortgages amendments, ratifications, subordinations, and Affidavits of ID and Corrections, etc
  • Process internal payoffs and set up ACH with the Accounting department, as appropriate
  • Send escrow documents to the township
  • Scan, index, and file original documents based on the retention policy
  • Final/certify applicable loans
  • Collaborate with FCS Title on an ongoing basis to address any issues

Loan Processor

GreenStone Farm Credit Services
St. Johns, MI
09.2016 - 11.2021
  • Prepare, collect, and coordinate documentation necessary to close a loan utilizing the prescribed system
  • Assist in completing servicing requests (partial releases, conversions, REAMS, account maintenance, interest rate changes, etc.)
  • Support Financial Service Officers by being knowledgeable in policies and procedures; proper electronic file documentation and data verification to ensure satisfactory credit reviews
  • Review and verify daily and monthly reports and make corrections as needed
  • Monitor and service delinquencies through letters and phone contact as directed by the Financial Service Officer
  • Apply for payments and disburse funds to customer accounts
  • Perform daily balancing, batching, and transmitting of loan and maintenance activities

Education

B.S. - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
05.2008

Skills

  • Legal Terminology
  • Legal documents
  • Court Procedures
  • Policy analysis
  • Court processes
  • Calendar Management
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Confidentiality
  • Proofreading
  • Strong Organization
  • Data Entry
  • Document Preparation
  • File Management
  • Docket preparation

Certification

  • National Society for Legal Technology - Legal Technology Certification
  • Thomson Reuters - Fundamentals of WestLaw Certification
  • Notary Public

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Ele's Place
  • Delta Township Compliance Review Board

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsPaid time offPaid sick leaveWork from home optionCompany Culture

Software

Legal Technology Certification - National Society for Legal Technology

WestLaw Fundamentalis Certification - Thomson Reuters

Timeline

Senior Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

30th Circuit Court
04.2024 - Current

Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

30th Circuit Court
10.2023 - 04.2024

Clerk Coordinator to Barb Byrum

Ingham County
05.2023 - 10.2023

Deputy County Clerk

Ingham County
12.2022 - 05.2023

Post Close Specialist

GreenStone Farm Credit Services
12.2021 - 12.2022

Loan Processor

GreenStone Farm Credit Services
09.2016 - 11.2021

B.S. - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University

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