Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary III/Supervisor
Nassau County District Attorney
Mineola, NY
02.2019 - Current
Maintaining records in the data system, making sure cases are assigned to the appropriate court part, ADA and the next court date is updated.
Setting up felony cases for presentation before the Grand Jury. Making sure all evidence is in file. Ordering evidence if necessary.
Coordinating State Police directly to testify, expert witnesses and witnesses for Grand Jury presentation. Prepare NCPD teletype and subpoenas.
Preparing Order and Affirmation and submitting to the clerk's office for cases to be calendared.
Maintain records of Driver Contract Pleas.
Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
Legal Secretary II
Nassau County District Attorney
Mineola, NY
02.2013 - 02.2019
Secretary to District Court Bureau Chief.
Assisted in maintaining the bureau attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
Coordinated multiple schedules using online calendaring system.
Compiled training agendas and supportive materials for incoming ADA class.
Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
Maintained Deputy Bureau Chief's calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
Bilingual Legal Secretary I
District Attorney Office
Mineola, NY
06.2008 - 02.2013
Prepare and maintain case file records in the legal database.
Translating, in person and over the phone to prep victims for testimony.
Answered incoming calls the public and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
Photocopied correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to maintain up to date records of our bureau criminal records.
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