Erika Thompson
Sacramento,CA
Summary
To obtain a job that will challenge and allow me to use my skills, education and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and the Department of Justice as well as allow further growth and advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Department Of Justice Attorney General Office
12.2022 - Current
- Reviews, researches, and analyzes information upon which the executive office makes decisions affecting operating procedures
- Coordinates and works with departmental staff and stakeholders in developing and managing information and progress related to working conditions and/or policy changes for the Department of Justice.
- Researches; prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and other written documents and recommends a course of action, reviews for completeness, and obtains additional information as needed.
- Assignments may cover a number of areas, including gathering statistical data, monitor tracking systems for the executive office, make recommendations to management for program improvement and implement and/or assist with processes and procedures.
- Prepares and reviews correspondence involving significant administrative and analytical issues. Works collaboratively as part of a team during peak periods to assist with emails, calls and forms processing, provides training, and takes responsibility for specific projects and programs.
- Assists with the necessary travel arrangements for Executive staff members.
- Prepares itineraries and daily schedules. Schedules appointments by nature of priority and importance, making adjustments as required.
- Reviews requests for completeness, and obtains additional information when needed.
- Acts as the point of contact on pending scheduling requests and provides written and verbal responses.
Attorney General Office
Department of Justice
12.2020 - 12.2022
- The Staff Services Analyst role and responsibilities for AG Packages are to research policy matters and legislation at the request of the Special Assistants to the Attorney General.
- Independently reviews and gathers additional background material for meetings and speaking engagements and writes memos for review with the gathered information for the Attorney General's Package Meetings.
- Provides recommendations to the Special Assistants to the Attorney General on formal policy interpretations, policy development needs, and potential advocacy and implementation requirements.
- Coordinates and works with departmental staff and stakeholders in developing and managing information and progress related to policy matters.
- Analyzes the impact of the policy decision to ensure they are consistent with the Attorney General's priorities.
- Reviews and analyzes legislation that has a fiscal and policy impact to the department.
- Reaches out to the impacted divisions and develops implementation plans to meet the new mandates. Determines if adequate funding was granted to the Department of Justice for the new mandate. Tracks all legislative mandates for the Chief Deputy until fully implemented.
Family Law Paralegal
The Law offices of Bowman and Associates
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provide legal and administrative support for family law
- Interviewed clients for case intake
- Assisted in drafting motions, Petitions, financial disclosures
- Draft legal client correspondence
- Assist with documentation production and trial preparation
- Supervise and train Interns as well as secretarial staff
- Prepare billing for clients
- Assisted in scheduling meeting with clients
- Assisted with filing pleadings, service to opposing counsel (party) and courts within different counties.
Unlawful Detainer and Criminal/Expungements Paralegal
The Law offices of Bowman and Associates
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provide legal and administrative support for Unlawful Detainers and Criminal Law
- Interviewed clients for case intake
- Assisted in drafting motions, Petitions, Expungements
- Draft legal client correspondence
- Assist with documentation production and trial preparation
- Supervise and train Interns as well as secretarial staff
- Prepare billing for clients
- Assisted in scheduling meeting with clients
- Assisted with filing pleadings, to various courts in different counties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Sacramento, CA06.2019
AA Paralegal Studies -
MTI College
Sacramento, CA01.2006
Skills
- Legal
- Dependable
- Microsoft Word
- Reliable
- Excel
- Fast Learner
- Pleadings
- Team Player
- Data Analytics
- Appointment Scheduling
- Knowledge of agency programs
- Data Compilation
- Documentation and paperwork
- Report Writing
- Schedule Management
- Report Development
- Public Administration
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Management
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Customer Relations
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Calm Under Pressure
- Verbal Communication
- Team Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization
Timeline
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Department Of Justice Attorney General Office
12.2022 - Current
Attorney General Office
Department of Justice
12.2020 - 12.2022
Family Law Paralegal
The Law offices of Bowman and Associates
01.2012 - 01.2015
Unlawful Detainer and Criminal/Expungements Paralegal
The Law offices of Bowman and Associates
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
AA Paralegal Studies -
MTI College
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