John Jaewook Shim
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Montrose,CA
Summary
Business and finance graduate with supervisory experience in legal operations. Experience in overseeing and managing three core departments responsible for processing legal documents, filing and service, docketing, and scheduling. Experienced in managing court deadlines, maintaining accurate dockets, coordinating hearings and calendars, and ensuring procedural compliance. Knowledgeable in leading teams, streamlining workflows, and supporting attorneys in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Save, Docketing, ARG & Scheduling
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed daily operations and developed a team of 40+ staff across multiple departments
- Oversaw docketing, scheduling, and filings for 16,000+ active matters, ensuring accuracy and timeliness with full compliance of court procedures
- Facilitated recurring meetings with senior leadership and external vendors to align on performance metrics, priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Worked closely with engineering to identify and deploy automation solutions, increasing ROI, reducing manual workload, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Lead of Docketing & Save
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Led the firm’s docketing function, overseeing a team of docketing clerks to ensure seamless coordination across legal support operations.
- Implemented standardized tracking systems and workflows, significantly improving filing accuracy and scheduling efficiency.
- Developed and formalized docketing protocols to enhance consistency, scalability, and operational reliability.
Legal Assistant/Docketing & Save Specialist
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Drafted, reviewed, and maintained legal documents and case files in compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Partnered with attorneys to manage case timelines and deliver reliable, client-focused support.
- Managed high-volume emails and e-service of legal documents, ensuring accurate processing, tracking, and timely dockets.
- Docketed and assigned thousands of weekly legal deadlines, ensuring strict compliance
Secretary(Executive)
UC Riverside Korean American Student Association
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated the organization’s internal and external operational activities on a daily basis.
- Provide corresponding updates on a consistent basis throughout the year for upcoming events and information amongst general members.
- Record data and notes during weekly meetings and curated schedules.
- Keep updated roster and adjustments to legal constitution on UCR Highlander Link.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance Concentration
University of California - Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace - Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Operations & Staff Management
- Document Drafting & Processing
- Litigation Support
- E-Filing & E-Service
- Legal Docketing
Timeline
Supervisor of Save, Docketing, ARG & Scheduling
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
07.2025 - 03.2026
Lead of Docketing & Save
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
01.2025 - 07.2025
Legal Assistant/Docketing & Save Specialist
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
04.2024 - 01.2025
Secretary(Executive)
UC Riverside Korean American Student Association
09.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance Concentration
University of California - Riverside