KAREN GOINS
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant GS 7
Immigration & Customs Enforcement OPLA
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - Current
- Collect immigration documents, files and records for immigration court proceedings.
- Track and manage immigration court dockets and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Request files, research and gather data from a variety of databases.
- Worked alongside attorneys by drafting non-legal memoranda, performing research and analyzing related files and cases
- Files documents with immigration court, responds to emails, screen and route mail to attorneys
Legal Assistant GS 9
U.S. Attorney's Office District Of New Jersey
Newark, , NJ
03.2006 - 03.2016
- Maintained United State's Department of Justice attorney's hiring program for the district
- Provided relief for United States Attorney's assistant in front office
- Managed time and attendance
- Coordinate executive travel and prepared expense reports
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Legal Assistant Team Leader GS 8 National Security
United States Attorney's Office
Newark, NJ
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions, and resolved staff issues.
- Managed team workload to reach targets for specific tasks.
Legal Assistant GS 7 Criminal Division
United States Attorney's Office
Newark, NJ
10.2000 - 01.2005
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared legal documents, motions and pleadings for attorneys,
Education
Associate of Science - Legal Executive Assistant
Katherine Gibbs College
Montclair, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Database Searching
- Legal Research
- Legal Terminology
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Mentorship and Training
- PLAnet Daseboards
- Email Boxes
Timeline
Legal Assistant GS 7
Immigration & Customs Enforcement OPLA
07.2016 - Current
Legal Assistant GS 9
U.S. Attorney's Office District Of New Jersey
03.2006 - 03.2016
Legal Assistant Team Leader GS 8 National Security
United States Attorney's Office
01.2005 - 03.2006
Legal Assistant GS 7 Criminal Division
United States Attorney's Office
10.2000 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Legal Executive Assistant
Katherine Gibbs College
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