IMANI ROWE
Prince George’s County Circuit Court
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated and ambitious professional with excellent attention to detail and diverse experience. Offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, and 7 years of work in legal support, research, and management.
Work History
PARALEGAL TO CIVIL COORDINATING JUDGE
3 Years 2 Months- Manages case matters according to Maryland Rule 2-507 regarding notices of contemplated dismissal.
- Reviews and processes case matters where service has been conducted and parties have failed to file a responsive pleading or motion in accordance with time standards.
- Conducts processing of consolidated case matters to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Processes consolidated case matters, ensuring compliance with legal standards and facilitating timely resolutions.
- Performs detailed case research to gather relevant legal information.
- Processes orders and documentation according to Maryland laws.
- Executes review and processing of orders for dismissal without prejudice for lack of prosecution across multiple case types.
- Conducts discussions with Civil Coordinating Judge on case matter status and adherence to established time standards, enhancing case management efficiency.
- Facilitates correspondence with attorneys and litigants to provide updates on case statuses and information.
- Processes orders and documentation as they pertain to Maryland laws.
- Reviews and tracks court time standards for diverse case types to support timely judicial proceedings.
PARALEGAL TO FAMILY COORDINATING JUDGE
10 Months- Drafted orders for Continuance and Transfer of Venue matters and oversaw various case tasks under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).
- Reviewed and processed cases associated with programs such as CINA/TRP Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and drafted orders and memoranda.
- Collaborated with family division paralegal unit to effectively manage and reduce family division caseload.
- Reviewed and processed diverse family case matters and pleadings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Routinely monitored the family division queues to manage caseload.
- Worked with family paralegal supervisor to train incoming paralegals when directed.
- Coordinated scheduling conferences with Office of Calendar Management (OCM), litigants, and attorneys, ensuring timely management of hearings, trial dates, and compliance with time standards.
- Performed independent legal case research.
- Ensured all emergency pleadings and documents are filed per Maryland Rules and Procedures.
- Kept the Coordinating Judge abreast of tasked information and correspondences with other Court jurisdictions.
- Conducted correspondences with different Court Jurisdictions on matters under UCCJEA cases.
- Drafted memorandums to have cases set for hearings or inform litigants of filing deficiencies.
- Assisted attorneys and other professionals with inquiries both via phone and in person.
- Conducted customer service by assisting litigants with case-related questions, and concerns, reviewing filings, explaining proper procedures, etc.
- Executed additional responsibilities as assigned to support team objectives, as advised.
LEGAL ASSISTANT/CLERK TO EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
2 Years 5 Months- Docketed case filings.
- Routinely created case files.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing system, both physical and electronic, to enhance accessibility and organization of case documents.
- Took inventory of old and new physical filings and prepared old cases for shipping.
- Worked with commissioners on related case matters.
- Worked in collaboration with the Chief Judge’s office.
- Generated electronic new and settled files.
- Reviewed and proofed case matters for quality control.
- Reviewed and processed merit and non-merit decision case matters, ensuring compliance with legal standards and timely resolution.
- Identified and generated contested late case filings for transfer to the Chief Judge.
- Reviewed and processed motions, subpoenas, complaints, orders, and answers.
- Tracked time standards and events for the Executive Secretary.
- Conducted correspondence and provided customer service to Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), litigants, court officials, attorneys, and area office directors on sensitive case matters, facilitating effective communication and case management.
- Routinely received and cataloged physical and electronic mail.
- Processed and cataloged documents.
- Entered data into the agency’s electronic database.
- Routinely prepared mail to be shipped to respondents, regional solicitors, officials, etc.
LEGAL ASSISTANT TO MANAGING ATTORNEY
5 Months- Developed and organized filing system for firm’s practice areas to enhance document retrieval and management.
- Managed scheduling of client and attorney appointments to ensure efficient time management.
- Organized and filed legal documentation systematically in the firm’s records.
- Oversaw managing attorney’s calendar for court hearings, upcoming events, trips, and important dates.
- Maintained attorney’s billable hours and logged them into the database.
- Inputted case information into the firm’s database.
- Shadowed managing attorney to maintain organized documentation for hearings and provide case updates.
- Created and maintained a filing system for the firm’s various practice areas.
- Maintained attorney’s billable hours and logged them into the database.
- Executed various administrative tasks and office duties to support office operations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Skills
Odyssey Navigator
Excel
Entellitrak (Micro Pact)
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Outlook
PowerPoint
West Law
IBM
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
Zola Suite
Timeline
PARALEGAL TO CIVIL COORDINATING JUDGE
Prince George’s County Circuit Court
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
PARALEGAL TO FAMILY COORDINATING JUDGE
Prince George’s County Circuit Court
10.2022 - 08.2023Read More
LEGAL ASSISTANT/CLERK TO EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
05.2020 - 10.2022Read More
LEGAL ASSISTANT TO MANAGING ATTORNEY
The Shaw Deas Law Group
12.2019 - 05.2020Read More
Bowie State University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) from CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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