Elizabeth Howell
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Knowledgeable candidate ready to provide nonjudgmental social, informational, and practical support to all crime victims and survivors. Promote safety, healing, justice, and rights for victims and survivors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Court Reporter/Bailiff
Johnson County Superior Court 2
07.2022 - Current
- Improved court efficiency by accurately short hand transcribing spoken words during legal proceedings and documenting on public online platform (Odyssey, mycase).
- Enhanced courtroom productivity by efficiently managing multiple cases simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict ethical guidelines and professional standards in handling case materials.
- Collaborated with attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals to clarify complex terminology or issues during proceedings.
- Safeguarded the integrity of court proceedings by maintaining impartiality as an unbiased observer and recorder of events.
- Contributed to a positive courtroom atmosphere through respectful interactions with all involved parties and exhibiting professional demeanor at all times.
- Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
- Send out quarterly questionnaires, process, and call jury pool when needed.
- Create templates and process orders signed by Judge.
Legal Assistant
Johnson County Prosecutor's Office
07.2014 - 06.2022
- Specialized in sex crimes, child abuse, and post-conviction relief caseloads.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Coordinated with victim advocates, providing in-court support to victims and witnesses during and prior to hearings and trials.
- Contacted witnesses, subpoenaed, and assisted in preparation for witness to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Coordinated logistics for trials or hearings successfully such as booking travel accommodations for victims or witnesses while adhering to budget constraints.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Provided trial support to attorneys, including transcription of interviews/depositions, obtain further evidence, set up technology, create exhibits, and provide back up to the victim advocate.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Improved communication between attorneys, victims, and multidisciplinary team members by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Collaborated effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to tackle complex cases, fostering a positive work environment that promoted success.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Worked alongside attorneys, law enforcement personnel, medical personnel, and various social service providers on complex cases and legal processes.
- Accepted and imputed cases from various police departments for review, followed by filing or declining cases as determined by the prosecutor.
- Gathered evidence to present to the prosecutor, such as 911 calls, body worn camera videos, follow up information from officers, and review jail calls.
- Gather statistics of cases throughout each year to document for grant purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2014
Skills
- In-Depth Criminal Law Knowledge
- Short Hand Reporting
- Memorization and Recall
- Legal Correspondence Preparation
- Office Administration
- Editing and Proofreading
- Travel Coordination
- Court Reporting
- Dependability
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Court Session Documentation
Certification
– June 2016: First Witness Child Advocacy Center Training for Advocates
– September 2016: NDAA Prosecuting Sexual Assault and Related Crimes
– March 2018: Identifying, Investigating, and Prosecuting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Strangulation Cases, provided by Community Health Network
– July 2018; QPR (question, persuade, refer) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
– June 2019: Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children
Timeline
Assistant Court Reporter/Bailiff
Johnson County Superior Court 2
07.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Johnson County Prosecutor's Office
07.2014 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ball State University
– June 2016: First Witness Child Advocacy Center Training for Advocates
– September 2016: NDAA Prosecuting Sexual Assault and Related Crimes
– March 2018: Identifying, Investigating, and Prosecuting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Strangulation Cases, provided by Community Health Network
– July 2018; QPR (question, persuade, refer) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
– June 2019: Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children
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