Donnisha Brown
Corona,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with vast knowledge of legal industry and office management. Well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy Clerk
United States District Court
08.2006 - 12.2022
- Maintained control of the cases assigned to the judicial officer by assisting in the management of the judicial officer’s case load, including calendaring and regulating case movement/management; monitoring filing of pertinent documents and timely responses to judicial orders; and setting dates and times for hearings and trials.
- Reviewed information relating to pending cases to ensure that all records and reference material were available for use by the judicial officer and attorneys.
- Acted as a liaison among the Clerk’s Office, attorneys, U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services, Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Marshals Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office, pro se litigants, other government agencies, and judges to ensure that cases proceeded smoothly and efficiently.
- Served as primary source of information on scheduling hearings, trials, use of courtroom equipment and other case processes.
- Attended court sessions, hearings, and conferences. Assisted with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up courtrooms, scheduling, conducting and troubleshooting court hearings by video and telephone using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and telephonic technology, assuring presence of all necessary participants, managing exhibits, opening court, and issuing oaths. Took notes on proceedings and rulings, and prepared minute entries and electronically files the same.
- Impaneled and administered oaths to jurors; acted as liaison with the jury clerk for ordering and cancellation of juries; kept required records during trial, including managing, marking and returning of exhibits.
- Monitored the entry of judgments and other actions on the docket.
- Kept the judge and chambers staff informed of case-related developments and communicated with attorneys and pro se litigants regarding procedural and scheduling matters.
- Performed backup and coverage duties for Magistrate Judge courtroom deputies, as required.
- Reviewed, monitored and tracked cases and statistical reports for necessary action.
- Reviewed the quality of electronically filed documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices and court requirements.
- Docketed orders and other documents.
- Generated deadlines and deficiency notices of missing or erroneous documents.
- Assisted chambers staff with electronic filing.
- Performed other Clerk’s Office duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Dimas High School
San Dimas, CA05.1996
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures of the Court, and of the federal and local rules
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously
Type 50 wpm
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing assistance to co-workers and demonstrating a willingness to complete a wide variety of tasks as needed
- Ability to multitask under strict deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams Ability to organize and maintain electronic files in a web-based environment
Timeline
Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy Clerk
United States District Court
08.2006 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
San Dimas High School