LAKISHA D. WATSON
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Judiciary Clerk with extensive experience at the Superior Court of New Jersey, excelling in court document preparation and case management software. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain meticulous attention to detail, ensuring efficient courtroom operations and effective team collaboration. Committed to upholding judicial standards and enhancing court processes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Judiciary Clerk 3 (Lateral)
Superior Court of New Jersey Mercer Vicinage (Criminal Division)
03.2023 - Current
- Performed courtroom task, operating sound machine, detailed log of court proceedings, provide court notices to defendant, provide court coverage when needed, and prepare bench warrants ordered by the Judge.
- Maintain record of juror attendance, notify jury and criminal case management of any changes, administer oath, mark exhibits, track admitted evidence and receive verdict from the jury.
- Prepared and submitted correspondence documents such as dispositions forms, sentencing forms, bench warrants /bail orders, trial documentations, and updating court minutes to the warrant unit, criminal case management and pretrial services.
- Entered data entry of dispositions, conducted docket search, uploaded documents into the electronic case jacket and scheduled upcoming court proceedings.
- Utilize software applications- Promis Gavel, Court Smarts; Microsoft Office 365, CCIS (County Correction Information System), eCourts.ECS (Electronic Calendar System) and operated office machinery (fax, copier, and multi-line phone system
- Communicate with support to staff members such as questions with data entry and or training.
- Participation in monthly division meetings, team meetings and professional development day.
Judiciary Clerk 3
Superior Court of New Jersey Burlington Vicinage (Criminal Division)
02.2014 - 03.2023
- Prepared court orders (orders to produce and e-writs to for incarcerated defendants) and pretrial release orders
- Provided satisfactory customer service to court users such as answering inquiries based on the judiciary guidelines. Submitted ADA request when needed. Route calls to the appropriate divisions and made sure court users were assisted with ADA if needed.
- Performed courtroom task, operating sound machine, detailed log of court proceeding, administered oath, provided defendants documentations of next court proceeding, marked exhibits and assisted with trials, provided court coverage when needed and issued bench warrants for Judges signature.
- Entered data entry of dispositions, conducted docket search, uploaded documents into the electronic case jacket and scheduled upcoming court proceedings.
- Utilize software applications- Promis Gavel, Court Smarts; Microsoft Office 365, CCIS (County Correction Information System), eCourts and Operated office machinery (fax, copier, and multi-line phone system).
- Participate in meetings (Recovery Court, team meetings & committee meetings).
Judiciary Clerk 2
Superior Court of New Jersey Burlington Vicinage (Operations Division)
12.1995 - 02.2014
- Maintained court records by documenting incoming and outgoing files in an excel spreadsheet from the family, civil, criminal, finance division and the TCA.
- Prepared court records and related judiciary documents for destruction outlined in the record retention guidelines.
- Utilized software system RIMS (Records Information Management System) and Microsoft Office.
- Assisted with the needs of operations by setting up for ceremony events and court related activities and moving office furniture to different locations.
- Provided training to newly hired co-workers in operations.
- Participated in team division meetings
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice- Corrections
Mercer County Community College
Hamilton, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Communication, customer service, computer skills, and type 45 wpm
- Court document preparation
- Case management software
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
References
Reference furnished upon request
Timeline
Judiciary Clerk 3 (Lateral)
Superior Court of New Jersey Mercer Vicinage (Criminal Division)
03.2023 - Current
Judiciary Clerk 3
Superior Court of New Jersey Burlington Vicinage (Criminal Division)
02.2014 - 03.2023
Judiciary Clerk 2
Superior Court of New Jersey Burlington Vicinage (Operations Division)
12.1995 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice- Corrections
Mercer County Community College
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