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Erin Grimes

Dallas,TX

Summary

Offering over 24 years of progressive experience in court room services for attorneys, judges, assistant district attorneys, victims and defendants by coordinating, monitoring and directing all court matters to assist the judiciary process. This process was developed by ongoing continuing education, training and providing service to some of the highest crime rate areas in Dallas County. Developing hundreds of strategic plans to assist attorneys and district attorneys to reach an agreement prior to court settings saving Dallas County money and reduce recidivism. Utilized strong court communication skills to provide the most effective results for all parties. I have prepared numerous orders for the Court and on behalf of the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, including but not limited to, Motions to Adjudicate/Revoke, Extension Orders, Orders Modifying the Conditions of Supervision, Conditions of Supervision, Conditions of Bond and Motions to Withdraw.

For the past year, I have utilized skills to apply to my new role as an office manager/paralegal. My extensive background in criminal justice aids in my detailed review of evidence, create strategies, manage case files and work closely with clients to reach their legal goals. I am experienced in trial work and have played a significant role in Voir Dire to help select jury panels. I work closely with private investigators and district attorneys to gather detailed case information. I have conducted many witness interviews to prepare detailed witness reports for attorneys in trial.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager/Paralegal

DebnamRust, PC
Dallas, TX
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
  • Supervised staff members.
  • Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
  • Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
  • Coordinated witness testimony.
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Entered client data into CLIO and BOX to manage records and customer relationships
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Used WestLaw to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.

Felony Court Officer

Dallas County CSCD
Dallas, TX
04.1999 - 04.2023
  • Coordinate, monitor, manage and direct operations of felony courts and assist the judiciary in making decisions, except those judicial decisions required by law to be made by judges.
  • Assist quality control for the purpose of budget and department funding by implementing state requirements.
  • Testified in over a 100 cases, including cases in which was deemed an expert witness for the department.
  • Brainstorm with departmental heads and judges to develop alternative solutions to imprisonment.
  • Investigate and research.
  • Prepare, serve and file motions and other orders on behalf of the Judges and the District Attorney's Office.
  • Provide judges with detailed behavior observation notes.
  • Custodial holder of records for Dallas County CSCD.
  • Trained on alcohol and drug monitoring to report to the Courts, District Attorneys and attorneys.
  • Worked with DISD to operate a GED Lab, providing tutoring and computer programming for clients on probation who could not afford to go to school.

Education

Paralegal Certificate Program - Paralegal

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
12.1998

Skills

  • over 25 years of courtroom experience
  • Case research and review
  • Client case preparation for assistant district attorneys and attorneys
  • Notary Public
  • Training & Development
  • Active Listening
  • Team Building
  • Customer Service
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Problem Resolution
  • Good Work Ethic
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Data Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Court room services
  • Behavioral observation
  • Victim and defendant interviewing skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Create alternative resolutions in crisis
  • BOX
  • CLIO
  • E-File
  • Witness interview/reports
  • Evidence research/analysis
  • Conduct client interviews
  • Sales
  • Trained in drug and alcohol monitoring (testifying in over a hundred cases for the District Attorney's office and Felony District Judges in Dallas County

Certification

  • Westlaw Edge Certification - 2022
  • Certified Community Supervision Officer, Dallas County CSCD - 1999
  • Sex Offender Registration, State of Texas
  • NCIC/TCIC (Criminal History Research) training, Dallas County CSCD
  • AIS system, Dallas County Sheriff Office (Inmate search)
  • OC Certified
  • Active Shooter certification
  • Staff Safety certification
  • Motivational Interviewing certificate
  • Over 800 hours of continuing education in various forms of law, safety, case management and research.

Timeline

Office Manager/Paralegal

DebnamRust, PC
04.2023 - Current

Felony Court Officer

Dallas County CSCD
04.1999 - 04.2023

Paralegal Certificate Program - Paralegal

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas Woman's University

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