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JULIE AMATA

Citrus Heights,CA

Summary

Experienced Child Support Officer with legal secretary skills, offering 27 years of expertise in customer service, court order execution, and case management. Strong grasp of child support and some family laws, adept at navigating complex legal processes. Proven ability to work with diverse populations and effectively communicate to achieve positive case resolutions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Law Office of Christie B. Mitchell
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepare legal documents such as motions and discovery requests
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation
  • Provide administrative support to attorney by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures/eSignatures
  • Process incoming mail/and court documents from runner on a daily basis
  • Answer multiple-line phones promptly while providing courteous customer service
  • Liaise between attorney and opposing counsel, exchanging information, discuss case details and evidence
  • Data-entry and organization of filing systems and database
  • Meet with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence

CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST

County of Yolo
05.2002 - 02.2022


  • Conducted investigations to determine paternity and legal responsibility of parents for child support payments
  • Analyzed financial information related to income, assets, expenses, and liabilities of non-custodial parents using Guideline Calculation for child support
  • Attended training courses on new legislation or changes to existing regulations affecting the administration of child support services
  • Monitored compliance and enforced court orders on an ongoing basis and took action when necessary
  • Prepared case summaries and legal documents to present evidence in court proceedings related to child support issues
  • Negotiated settlements and agreements with parties outside of court (Meet and Confer -child support)
  • Reviewed requests for modifications or exemptions from current Child Support orders based on changes in circumstances
  • Conducted genetic testing to establish paternity

LEGAL SECRETARY

County of Yolo
04.1999 - 10.2001
  • Prepared and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents for attorney review
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
  • Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I & II

County of Yolo
03.1998 - 04.2002
  • Performed data entry duties to update client information in databases
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions using accounting software programs
  • Managed daily office operations, including scheduling appointments and managing incoming calls
  • Maintained, developed and organized filing systems for confidential customer records and reports
  • Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents

Education

TRAINING - Art

Sierra College
Rocklin, CA

Skills

  • Case and client Management
  • Tactful
  • Child Support Law Knowledge
  • Client Interviewing and communication
  • Family Support
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Conflict Mediation / Meet & Confer (child support)
  • Client service and support
  • Confidentiality
  • CLIO / CLIO Manage (LawYaw)

Timeline

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Law Office of Christie B. Mitchell
08.2023 - Current

CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST

County of Yolo
05.2002 - 02.2022

LEGAL SECRETARY

County of Yolo
04.1999 - 10.2001

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I & II

County of Yolo
03.1998 - 04.2002

TRAINING - Art

Sierra College

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