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Julie Benjamin

White Settlement,TX

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 20 years of experience in criminal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Parker County
06.2007 - Current
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed defendant files, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.

Jail Records/Bond Clerk

Parker County, Texas
07.2004 - 06.2007

* Processed all bond paperwork. for arresting agencies to add to. their case packet for filing.


* Entered arrest information on. warrants and returned. documents to originating jurisdiction.


* Maintained surety records for. bonding companies in Parker. County.


* Entered jail record statistics and reporting data monthly for the State.


* Worked with Jail Records to maintain Inmate records, answer phone calls, and fill weekly commissary orders.


* Worked with Assistant Warden to count Sheriff's Trust Money and Inmate Trust Money.

Receptionist, Sheriff's Office

Parker County, Texas
08.2003 - 07.2004
  • Greeted incoming patrons professionally and provided friendly, concise information and assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.

Education

GED -

Weatherford High School
Weatherford, TX
01.1987

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Case Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Legal Compliance
  • Motion Preparation
  • Writing and Editing
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
  • Legal Processes
  • Court Policies and Programs
  • Criminal Law
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Task Prioritization
  • Court Document Filing
  • Order and Request Filing
  • Prepare Exhibits
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Litigation Support
  • Assisting Legal Professionals

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Parker County
06.2007 - Current

Jail Records/Bond Clerk

Parker County, Texas
07.2004 - 06.2007

Receptionist, Sheriff's Office

Parker County, Texas
08.2003 - 07.2004

GED -

Weatherford High School
Julie Benjamin