Brian Lawrence
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Dedicated Courtroom Clerk with 9 years of experience in analysis of court procedures. Adept at detailed record-keeping, applying advanced understanding of legal proceedings and cases. Meticulous in documentation and information management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Courtroom Clerk
Montgomery County Circuit Court
06.2014 - Current
- Attends court sessions to record proceedings of evidence, objections, rulings and arguments.
- Captured spoken dialogue using audio recording devices and covered microphones.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- As a lead courtroom clerk since September 2022 is responsible for training newly hired courtroom clerks
Family Assistant
Montgomery County Circuit Court
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Handled filings of the following family law cases:
- Adoption, Change of Name, Domestic Relations, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and domestic violence
- Change of Name
- Domestic Relations, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and domestic violence
- Guardianship for minors and disabled individuals
- Paternity
- Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluation
Central Files Civil Assistant
Montgomery County Circuit Court
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Assisted with data entry and administrative support tasks to help meet team goals.
- Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
- Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
- Processed and organized incoming mail for distribution to appropriate departments.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
- Managed sensitive or confidential files with attention to data security and storage policies.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals.
- Located and retrieved requested documents in accordance with established policies.
- Created, implemented and monitored filing systems for easy retrieval of records.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.
- Compiled and inventoried documents for archival.
- Restored old files and archived completed files for future reference.
- Monitored and updated filing systems to meet organization standards.
- Maintained log books and spreadsheets documenting file data and storage receipts.
- Maintained organized filing system to facilitate easy retrieval of documents.
- Compiled, sorted and filed high volume of documents.
- Operated office equipment to scan and copy documents.
- Created and printed labels for well-organized filing.
- Followed security protocols to protect sensitive and proprietary information.
- Retrieved file information and made copies for authorized users.
- Cleaned up files regularly by removing outdated information for archival or disposal.
- Identified and resolved filing discrepancies.
- Processed correspondence, conducted post office pick-ups and distributed mail to appropriate parties.
- Created reports, correspondence and spreadsheets with Microsoft Office programs.
- Followed up with staff and customers by phone and email regarding missing or needed information and compiled retrieved information into files.
- Classified documents according to specified guidelines.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail for courthouse.
Legal Assistant
Elkind And Shea
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Radiology Clerk/Typist Clerk
North Shore Hospital
03.2005 - 09.2005
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, NY05.2004
Skills
- Active Listening
- Public Policies
- Processing Customer Requests
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Court Processes
- Records Management
- Legal Documents
Certification
- Paralegal Certificate from Long Island University - December 2005
Timeline
Courtroom Clerk
Montgomery County Circuit Court
06.2014 - Current
Family Assistant
Montgomery County Circuit Court
10.2013 - 05.2014
Central Files Civil Assistant
Montgomery County Circuit Court
05.2012 - 09.2013
Legal Assistant
Elkind And Shea
08.2006 - 06.2007
Radiology Clerk/Typist Clerk
North Shore Hospital
03.2005 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus
- Paralegal Certificate from Long Island University - December 2005
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