Ashley Baker
Pembroke,NH
Summary
Detail-oriented and professional private investigator with strong leadership skills and a three-year track record handling rigorous demands of criminal investigations. Proficient in collecting and reviewing documents, analyzing evidence and preparing reports and skilled in managing challenging cases. Licensed in New Hampshire.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
New Hampshire Public Defender
Manchester, NH
11.2019 - Current
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects and documented investigative findings.
- Testified in court proceedings and trials.
- Worked to pursue case leads and collect evidence, tenaciously completing case objectives.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed over 50 cases at a time
Legal Secretary
New Hampshire Public Defender
Orford, New Hampshire
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for attorneys.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded them to appropriate departments.
- Entered new cases into company database.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Assisted attorneys in collecting employment, medical and other records.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Maintained three attorney calendars to include the managing attorney.
Court Assistant II
New Hampshire Judicial Branch
Lebanon, NH
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Prepared and distributed court orders, probation orders and sentencing information.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2023
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2013
Skills
- Investigative Interviews
- Investigative Report Preparation
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Information Verification
- Supervision and Mentoring
- Establishing and Maintaining Client Relationships
Licenses
Licensed private investigator
Timeline
Investigator
New Hampshire Public Defender
11.2019 - Current
Legal Secretary
New Hampshire Public Defender
02.2017 - 11.2019
Court Assistant II
New Hampshire Judicial Branch
08.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
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