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JESSICA M. CHERRY

Columbus

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in case management and record-keeping at Franklin County Municipal Courts. Demonstrated ability to excel in high-volume environments with exceptional attention to detail and time management. Proficient in court software and Microsoft Office, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting legal processes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Clerk - Civil Department

Franklin County Municipal Courts
12.2024 - Current
  • Accepting, filing and processing documents involving an array of civil cases, complaints, motions, judgements of various orders.
  • Documenting and managing paperwork related to initiating, disputing and responding to wage garnishment orders.
  • Issuing service notices and orders related wage garnishments to employers (garnishees) and judgment debtors.
  • Maintains accurate and accessible records for civil vases, including physically filling documents and managing electronic records.

Property Manager

Aden Properties
Columbus
04.2011 - Current
  • Manage tenant relations from application screening, negotiating leases, collecting rent and security deposit.
  • Maintain accurate monthly billing for property units.
  • Maintains property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforcing rules of occupancy; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs; planning renovations.

Deputy Clerk - Courtroom Service Group (CSG) and Criminal /Traffic Division

Franklin County Municipal Courts
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Executed meticulous updates to court records, ensuring accurate and timely distribution regarding daily dockets, for the daily assigned courtroom, including traffic court files & some civil.
  • Facilitate effective communication with Judges, legal personnel, officers and public.
  • Assist Public, Private Attorneys, Prosecutors and the Court with all matters pertaining to the record.
  • Covered courtrooms when needed.
  • Administering oaths of truth to complainants and reviewing the sufficiency of criminal, environmental and traffic complaints, search warrants, and other legal documents.
  • Initiating, modifying, updating, and terminating Court records on CourtView 2000 computer.
  • Transferring arrest information to the Criminal History/Identification system.
  • Processing criminal, environmental and traffic complaints either on arrest warrants or summons for initial appearance.
  • Preparing and processing criminal, and traffic summons, and bench warrants for failure to appear at an assigned hearing.
  • Communication with Radio room and record room personal from various departments throughout the county to assist in verifying the status and validity of warrants.

Volunteer

Let Your Light Shine Community Outreach
01.2015 - 12.2023
  • Coordinated community events to engage local residents and promote outreach initiatives.
  • Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.

Deputy Clerk-Traffic Violation Bureau Division

Franklin County Municipal Courts
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Initiates, modifies, and reviews data entered in CourtView with a high degree of accuracy, in compliance with established office procedures, in a timely manner based upon a daily assessment of the workload.
  • Maintains court files and confidential data.
  • Examines legal documents submitted to the court for adherence to laws and/or court procedures.
  • Sends court notices and correspondence to appropriate parties, maintains court files and confidential data.
  • With an emphasis on quality, thoroughly reviews data that has been previously entered, and makes necessary corrections pursuant to established policy.
  • Prepares docket for courtroom arraignments.
  • Responsible for the prompt delivery of cases that may need to be referred to the Prosecutors Office.

Board Member

TMDE Ohio
01.2013 - 12.2022
  • Engaged in public relations activities to promote company mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image.

Education

Associate’s degree - Probation and Parole Supervision

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio
01.2013

Associate’s degree - Law Enforcement Criminal Justice

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio
01.2015

Skills

  • Experience in a high-volume and fast-paced court environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word
  • Proficient in Outlook
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Proficient in court software
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Case management
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of common office procedures
  • Use of office equipment

Volunteer Experience

  • Let Your Light Shine Community Outreach, 01/15, 12/23
  • TMDE Ohio, 01/13, 12/22

Timeline

Deputy Clerk - Civil Department

Franklin County Municipal Courts
12.2024 - Current

Deputy Clerk - Courtroom Service Group (CSG) and Criminal /Traffic Division

Franklin County Municipal Courts
08.2023 - 12.2024

Deputy Clerk-Traffic Violation Bureau Division

Franklin County Municipal Courts
03.2022 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Let Your Light Shine Community Outreach
01.2015 - 12.2023

Board Member

TMDE Ohio
01.2013 - 12.2022

Property Manager

Aden Properties
04.2011 - Current

Associate’s degree - Probation and Parole Supervision

Columbus State Community College

Associate’s degree - Law Enforcement Criminal Justice

Columbus State Community College