Christine Cozine
Nesconset
Summary
Detail-oriented court clerk with expertise in document preparation and case management. Proven track record in maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with legal standards while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Village Court Clerk
Village of The Branch
Smithtown, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Processed court documents and maintained accurate records for case management.
- Scheduled court hearings, ensuring timely notifications to involved parties.
- Managed case files, verifying completeness and compliance with legal standards.
- Coordinated communication between judges, attorneys, and the public for efficient operations.
- Secured court grant to digitize all court records.
- Maintained organized filing systems for easy retrieval of case files and supporting documentation.
- Prepared all court judgments and satisfaction of judgments.
- Collected court fees and fines and recorded amounts collected in FBS software and reconciled check book monthly.
- Prepared monthly court reports to Office of State Comptrollers Office.
Village Clerk
Village of The Branch
Smithtown, NY
02.2014 - Current
- Managed village administrative operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and policies.
- Coordinated meeting schedules, agendas, and follow-ups for village board meetings as well as the minutes for Board of Trustees, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals
- Processed official documents, including permits and facilitating seamless community interactions.
- Maintain village website and communication materials to inform residents about village initiatives and services.
- Implemented digital filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency and improve records management.
- Trained deputy clerk on office procedures and best practices for data handling, FOILS and public inquiries.
- Facilitated a transparent election process by overseeing voter registration and ballot counting procedures.
- Provided accurate public notices in compliance with state statutes, keeping citizens informed about important governmental proceedings.
- Assisted residents with inquiries promptly, offering excellent customer service in support of their needs.
Village Deputy Clerk
Village of The Branch
Smithtown, NY
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Processed all sign and special us permits and maintained accurate records of all transactions.
- Assisted the clerk in preparation of vouchers and abstracts.
- Managed public inquiries, providing information efficiently to residents and stakeholders.
- Coordinated filing systems to ensure quick retrieval of essential documents.
- Handled all FOILS and CO searches
- Provided as back up for the Clerk in her absence for taking minutes at any of the Board meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
State University of New York, College At Oswego
Oswego, NYSkills
- Strong organization
- Data entry
- Court procedures
- Document preparation
- Confidentiality
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CMC - Certified Municipal Clerk
- RMC- registered Municipal Clerk
Timeline
Village Court Clerk
Village of The Branch
06.2019 - Current
Village Clerk
Village of The Branch
02.2014 - Current
Village Deputy Clerk
Village of The Branch
08.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science -
State University of New York, College At Oswego