ERICA SPRINGER
NEWNAN,GEORGIA
Summary
Dynamic Executive Legal Staff Assistant and Pre-Trial Diversion Coordinator with over ten years of experience in legal and administrative support, recognized for enhancing organizational efficiency and maintaining meticulous records. Expertise in clerical and written communication, time management, and relationship building, complemented by a strong background in customer service and accounting. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and streamlining legal document processes to support successful trial outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Legal Staff Assistant/Pre-Trial Diversion Coordinator
Douglas County Solicitor General's Office
07.2022 - Current
- Prepare and process legal documents, aiding trial preparations and case management.
- Coordinate pre-trial diversion programs, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes.
- Maintain active case calendars, spreadsheets, tracking critical dates and scheduling necessary meetings.
- Organize and assemble trial exhibits, affidavits, and discovery materials efficiently.
- Streamlined legal document processing, enhancing efficiency in complaint, motion, and subpoena preparation. Implemented case tracking system, improving trial readiness.
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues in the clerk's office to assure that cases in various courtrooms were being handled accurately and efficiently.
Executive Legal Staff Assistant
Douglas County District Attorney's Office
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Prepared legal documents such as production orders, detainer, witness subpoenas, felony indictments, felony accusations and filing those documents in with the Clerk of Superior Court.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets, typing, filing and faxing documents along with front desk duties such as answering phones etc.
- Supported district attorney in courtroom proceedings, facilitating smooth operations during arraignments, motions, and criminal jury trials.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Accounting Supervisor
Sentinel Offender Services
09.2011 - 12.2016
- Communicated professionally with the Douglas County State and Superior Courts, Court Services, legal representatives, family members, Sentinel and program participants.
- Assured the orderly and timely accumulation and assembly of data required for administering the collection functions for Sentinel Offender Services.
- Coordinated and worked with Office Manager and Management Team.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
West Georgia Technical College
12.2025
Paralegal - undefined
Herzing University-Atlanta
04.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Alexander High School
06.2000
Skills
- Effective written communication
- Administrative skills
- Client account management
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Executive support
- Problem resolution
- Team player
Timeline
Executive Legal Staff Assistant/Pre-Trial Diversion Coordinator
Douglas County Solicitor General's Office
07.2022 - Current
Executive Legal Staff Assistant
Douglas County District Attorney's Office
12.2016 - 01.2021
Accounting Supervisor
Sentinel Offender Services
09.2011 - 12.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Alexander High School
Paralegal - undefined
Herzing University-Atlanta
Paralegal Certification -
West Georgia Technical College