Brittany Cox
Legal Assistant
University Place,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable Legal Assistant with solid background in legal and administrative support, as well as 9 years of experience in the Criminal Justice field. Proven track record of managing case files, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting in case preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant - Criminal
City of Lakewood-Lakewood, WA
12.2024 - Current
- Prepare and file court documents and discovery materials.
- Prep arraignment and readiness calendars
- Communicate with victims, witnesses, and defense attorneys.
- Manage case data entry and ensure record accuracy.
- Support prosecutors with daily case preparation and organization.
- Request necessary documentation for case file evidence
Records Supervisor
South Sound 911-Tacoma, WA
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided administrative support to management, including preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and written correspondence
- Monitored daily operations of 3-10 records specialists to ensure efficient workflow processes
- Reviewed, audited, & archived sensitive records requiring a high degree of accuracy & discretion
- Addressed customer complaints with tact and composure
- Reinforced and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency
Records Specialist
South Sound 911-Tacoma, WA
10.2016 - 06.2024
- Ensured 90% accuracy on data entry tasks for time-sensitive confidential information
- Responded to customer emails, phone calls, and in-person questions & concerns
- Exercised attention to detail by conducting research to support background check findings
- Interacted with all levels of the organization to collaborate on cross-functional projects
- Proofread and edited policy documents and communications
- Trained and onboarded new staff members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, WA12.2016
Skills
- Legal document preparation
- Legal/Court processes
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Client service and support
- Organizational efficiency
- Case management
- Correspondence
- Court filing
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Legal research
- Supervising
- Analytical and organized
- SharePoint
- Dynamic and adaptable
- Data entry
- Multitasking
- Administrative support
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office
- Schedule management
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- File organization
- Task prioritization
Links
www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyacox
Timeline
Office Assistant - Criminal
City of Lakewood-Lakewood, WA
12.2024 - Current
Records Supervisor
South Sound 911-Tacoma, WA
06.2024 - 12.2024
Records Specialist
South Sound 911-Tacoma, WA
10.2016 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Washington Tacoma