cara skinner
City of Jacksonville - Clerk of Court
Jacksonville,FL
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Trial Clerk
23 Years 6 Months- Processed court records, filings, and correspondence with accuracy and compliance.
- Entered case data into case management systems and updated records promptly.
- Assisted public with procedural questions, document requests, and filing guidance.
- Reviewed documents for completeness and routed items to appropriate court staff.
- Scheduled hearings and maintained calendars to support daily court operations.
- Scanned, indexed, and organized confidential records for efficient retrieval.
- Resolved basic filing discrepancies by verifying information and correcting records.
- Prepared notices, forms, and routine correspondence following court procedures.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Trained new clerks on company procedures.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to privacy policies.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance and customer inquiries.
- Head Trial Clerk in the Department's courtroom.
- Preparing all orders for the presiding Judge to sign.
Legal Secretary
2 Years 10 Months- Managed attorneys' calendars, scheduled hearings, and tracked court deadlines.
- Prepared pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence using legal formatting standards.
- Filed court documents electronically and maintained organized case records.
- Transcribed dictation and drafted routine legal correspondence for attorney review.
- Answered phones, routed inquiries, and maintained professional communication with counsel and clients.
- Updated case management files with accurate docket entries and status notes.
- Reviewed documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before submission.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency in handling legal matters.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
Timeline
Trial Clerk
City of Jacksonville - Clerk of Court
09.2002 - 03.2026Read More
Legal Secretary
State Attorney Office 4th Judicial Circuit
09.1999 - 07.2002Read More