Hanna Fontaine
Racine,WI
Summary
Seasoned Judicial Assistant with a proven track record at Kenosha and Racine Clerk of Courts Offices, showcasing exceptional management and communication skills. Excelled in processing e-filings efficiently and fostering strong relationships across departments. Demonstrates a proactive approach and detail-oriented work ethic, significantly enhancing court operational efficiency.
Energetic and detail-oriented, with strong aptitude for organization and multitasking. Possesses foundational knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, coupled with proficiency in managing confidential documents and maintaining schedules. Committed to supporting efficient operation of legal team and ensuring seamless administrative processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Assistant
Kenosha Clerk of Courts
05.2024 - Current
- Answered phones promptly and professionally while maintaining a positive attitude towards callers
- Monitored deadlines associated with judicial filings ensuring they were met in a timely manner
- Floating into different courts seamlessly to ensure the calendar runs without any issues
- Processes substitution of judge requests and assigns new judge based on direction from District2
- Processing e-filing in a timely manner
- Prepare calendars and email copies to all parties to make sure the calendar runs properly
Legal Assistant
Attolles Law Firm
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Working for Attolles I was responsible for e-filing documents, drafting documents corresponding with attorneys as well as clients, contacting the Clerk's Office, taking calls from clients or from Courts
- I was also responsible for organizing discovery as it comes in and making sure it is filed appropriately
Senior Court Clerk
Racine County Clerk of Courts
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Working for Racine County I obtained knowledge to properly use our court access website while maintaining my efficiency and accuracy
- I have worked numerous case types such as small claims, civil injunctions, juvenile, family/paternity, probate, guardianship, adoptions, traffic, misdemeanor and felony courts
- I emphasize the importance of maintaining a clean record and ensure it is done in a timely manner
Restraining Order Advocate
Women and Children's Horizons
02.2016 - 11.2016
- I maintained confidential and accurate client files for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault that contacted the Restraining Order Advocate office seeking assistance
- I helped victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault complete the application for a temporary restraining order against their abuser, and assisted them with filing the paperwork and ensuring service
- I would attend court with victims daily and made sure that they understood what was going on and felt as supported as possible
- I also had quarterly grant reports I had to complete for multiple funders that funded my position
- I completed referrals to different agencies and connected clients with numerous community resources depending on what their specific need was
- I worked with the Legal Advocacy team covering criminal and family court cases and accompanying victims
- While the Legal Advocacy Program Manager position was open while I was the Restraining Order Advocate
- I had to make sure that domestic violence and sexual assault victims were being contacted within72 hours of an incident happening where a report from local law enforcement was referred to the Kenosha District Attorney's Office for charges in order to extend resources
- I was also completing trainings regularly to ensure that I was up-to-date with victim rights laws in Wisconsin and restraining order laws
Education
International Studies
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Political Science with an emphasis in law
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Political Science
Waldorf University
Skills
- Ability to work in crisis situations
- Experience working in civil, family, probate, small claims and criminal court systems
- Know the importance of thorough and accurate notes
- Great working relationship with other departments outside of the Clerk's Office such as DA's Office, Human Services, the Sheriff's Department and other agencies in the community
- Processing E-filed and paper documents in a timely manor
- Personable
- Prompt and extremely efficient
- Organized and constantly looking for ways to make daily activities quicker and more efficient without sacrificing value of work
- Proactive, self-starter, focused, and able to thrive in all work environments
- Management skills
- Great communication
- Detail oriented
- Experience is grant writing
- Experience is researching and referring to other agencies depending on the presented need
Timeline
Judicial Assistant
Kenosha Clerk of Courts
05.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Attolles Law Firm
12.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Court Clerk
Racine County Clerk of Courts
01.2017 - 12.2023
Restraining Order Advocate
Women and Children's Horizons
02.2016 - 11.2016
Political Science with an emphasis in law
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Political Science
Waldorf University
International Studies
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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