Driven Legal Assistant with 23 years of experience in criminal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in criminal law.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant-Felony Trial Team
Winnebago County State's Attorneys Office
Rockford, IL
12.1998 - Current
Assist multiple Assistant State’s Attorneys by preparing and filing court documents such as but not limited to motions, orders, discovery, charging documents, subpoenas, jury instructions, Detainers, Writ of Habeas Corpus, victim letters, Pen Statements and evidence dispositions.
Prepare, track, return and distribute all Grand Jury Subpoena Duces Tecums for the office.
Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
Provide support through phone work and email, arrange meetings, create correspondence, create files,and dispose of closed cases.
Keep contact and assist with needs of victims and witnesses of crime.
Experience with both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. I have assisted with approximately a hundred homicide cases and two capital murder case.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Jano, LEADS and Inform RMS.
Created two public brochures highlighting the danger of reckless driving and driver’s licenses.