Ashley Wagner
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
I am a Senior Legal Assistant with over 10 years experience. I am highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to prep cases prior to Court proceedings, complete Orders and send out Notices for upcoming Court proceedings in a timely manner. I have strong communication and organization skills. I am respectful to co-workers and clients. I am hardworking and a very determined individual to succeed and complete my duties proficiently and accurately.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Kalamazoo County Friend Of The Court
11.2011 - Current
- Provide support to Friend of the Court Enforcement Officers and Circuit Court Attorney Referees by drafting and processing motions, orders, bench warrants/commitment orders, and managing court schedule.
- Open new domestic files submitted by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
- Coordinate and control the progression of domestic cases, monitor all functions that effect movement of cases in order to comply with statutory mandates, maintain Court records and database integrity, control efficient use of Referee time, ensure that cases are scheduled and completed within the required state and local Court time period.
- Prepare and review all proposed domestic Orders for completeness and enforceability prior to sending to Referee and Judge for signature.
- Prep cases for upcoming Hearings
- Assist Referee during Hearing, run child support and provide case information during Hearing, take notes of proceeding, run Hearing equipment (JAVs, Polycom and Zoom), prepare and compose Orders for each case after Hearing
- Schedule and modify Court Hearings
- Prepare Notices of Hearings for upcoming Court proceedings and provide notice to appropriate parties
- Prepare and schedule for hearing, motion and order to show cause at the direction of the Enforcement Officer. Upon completion of the hearing, enter order into court database, and disseminate to appropriate departments and parties.
- Prepare motion and order for bench warrant/commitment order at the direction of the Enforcement Officer. Once signed by the Judge, enter bench warrant/commitment order into LEIN through Friend of the Court database, and enter into court database.
- Prepare all necessary paperwork for Enforcement Officers to interview clients arrested on Friend of the Court bench warrants at the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department.
- Process resulting paperwork after the interview is complete.
- Prepare motion and order to suspend/restore driver’s license at the direction of the Enforcement Officer. Once signed by the Judge, enter into court database, disseminate to appropriate departments and parties, and send to Secretary of State.
- Prepare miscellaneous motions, schedule hearings with Attorney Referees, and provide notice to appropriate parties.
- Open new domestic files submitted by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office by creating the case in the court database and issuing the necessary paperwork to be served on parties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
Hastings05.2007
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Case File Preparation
- Keyboarding skills
- Court Document Filing
- Attention to Detail
- Knowledge of how to run Court equipment
- Legal Terminology
- Assisting Legal Professionals
- Administrative Procedures
- Staff Training
- Communication Skills
- Case Management
- Scheduling Hearings
- Electronic Filing System Organization (MiCSES and Odyssey)
- MS Office Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Kalamazoo County Friend Of The Court
11.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
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