Bonnie francis

Maintain Judge's calendar and schedules court proceedings; takes and transcribes legal dictation, distributing as necessary; types and proofreads opinions, court orders, and correspondence as assigned; prepares, routes and files confidential communications, including draft documents and working files; monitors deadlines and briefing schedules; performs all receptionist duties for Judge's chambers; provides general information about court procedures ans scheduling; maintains office files, internal and electronic; reviews and prioritizes mail, files, correspondence, memos, forms, and other material; prepares requisitions, reports, travel arrangements; orders books and supplies; approves invoices; directs and assists tipstaff and courtroom deputies as needed; perform other office and clerical tasks as necessary to assist coworkers; performs other job related duties in support of court; maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information; reviews correspondence for ex parte communication.

Scheduled criminal court events; copied and dispersed signed orders; filing of notices; routed filings to judicial chambers for review and signature; sent notices of court events, etc.; tracked all incoming petitions, correspondence and filings; created and maintained internal files; fielded calls from litigants, defendants, attorneys and family members.

Worked with special needs children, such as intellectually handicapped, autistic, ODD, ADHD, etc.; worked with Elementary, Middle and High school students helping in any capacity needed. Handled office duties as needed such as typing, sending correspondence, contacting parents and staff, updating attendance-excusal's, maintaining confidentiality