Latoya Ricks

• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
• Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
• Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
• Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

• Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
• Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
• Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
• Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
• Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
• Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
• Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
• Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
• Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.

• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
• Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
• Maintained staff records and work schedules.
• Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
• Arranged for regular maintenance services for all beauty equipment.
• Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
• Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
• Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
• Upheld 24-hour response time to service requests.
• Prepared billings and estimates for customers.
• Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
• Evaluated employee performance through close observation and performance rubrics.
• Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
• Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Enforced regulations

• Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
• Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
• Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
• Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
• Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
• Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
• Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
• Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
• Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
• Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
• Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
• Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
• Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
• Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
• Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
• Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
• Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
• Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
• Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
• Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
• Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
• Conducted searches in 88 inmate quarters
• Escorted prisoners to designated areas 114 times per month, contributing to a 80% reduction in incidents