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Denine Murray

Washington,DC

Summary

Dedicated Judicial Administrative Assistant with over 30 + years with Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Judicial Administrative Assistant

Honorable William W. Nooter
Washington, DC
12.2015 - Current
  • Handle many daily tasks within chambers, including the management of pending motions, the daily filing and docketing of judicial orders and the preparation and management of the judicial calendar.
  • Answered phone or emails from judges, court executives, managers, staff, attorneys, court social service workers and the public or route them to the appropriate person/office.
  • Document staff vacation time, sick days and personal days to monitor attendance records.
  • Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces.
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Handled management of communication to executives, judicial staff and court personnel by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.

Judicial Assistant

DC Superior Court
Washington, DC
01.2023 - Current
  • Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
  • Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
  • Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
  • Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
  • Developed and implemented processes for efficient tracking of court documents.
  • Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.

Judicial Administrative Assistant

Magistrate Judges Chambers
Washington, DC
10.2008 - 12.2015
  • Honorable Joseph Beshouri, Magistrate Judge
  • Honorable Michael McCarthy, Magistrate Judge
  • Honorable Lloyd Nolan, Jr, Magistrate Judge
  • Honorable William W Nooter, Magistrate Judge
  • Honorable Frederick Sullivan, Magistrate Judge
  • Honorable Elizabeth Wingo, Magistrate Judge
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
  • Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
  • Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments and provide general office information.
  • Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
  • Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
  • Oversaw heavy load of administrative tasks while verifying accuracy and prompt completion of paperwork.
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Directed customer communication to appropriate judicial or court personnel.

Deputy Clerk III, Counsel on Child Abuse Office

Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
08.2006 - 10.2008
  • Receive new neglect petitions, review and prepare order appointing counsel for judge signatures and distribution to attorneys.
  • Orchestrate Standard Operating Procedures with case coordinators, courtroom clerk, judges and judicial staff.
  • Provided judges and judicial staff with weekly schedule of attorneys and a daily report on attorney availability.
  • Facilitated monthly sign-up meetings and maintain a data calendar for attorney case pick-up.
  • Interview parties to determine eligibility for CCAN attorney.
  • Maintain CCAN Attorney Directory/Resource Book.
  • Input initial hearing orders into the CCAN voucher system.
  • Assist in compiling training material.

Education

High School Diploma Degree -

Francis L. Cardozo High School
06.1986

Skills

  • Travel Administration
  • Meeting Planning
  • Records Management Systems
  • Memo Preparation
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Mail Management
  • Sensitive Material Handling
  • PC Proficient
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Research and Analytical Skills
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Schedule Management
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection

Timeline

Judicial Assistant

DC Superior Court
01.2023 - Current

Judicial Administrative Assistant

Honorable William W. Nooter
12.2015 - Current

Judicial Administrative Assistant

Magistrate Judges Chambers
10.2008 - 12.2015

Deputy Clerk III, Counsel on Child Abuse Office

Superior Court of the District of Columbia
08.2006 - 10.2008

High School Diploma Degree -

Francis L. Cardozo High School

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