Lindsay Haskin
Nanjemoy,Maryland
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with almost two decades of experience at the Charles County Circuit Court. Expertise in legal research, writing, and case management, with a proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, complemented by excellent communication abilities with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, and Maryland Electronic Courts, ensuring efficient legal operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Administrative Assistant to the Honorable Monise A. Stephenson
Circuit Court for Charles County
La Plata, Maryland
02.2022 - Current
- Performs a variety of high-level administrative and legal work for one of the Associate Judges in the Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland.
- Maintains the Judge’s calendars, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings to ensure efficient time management.
- Utilizes knowledge of legal terminology and resources to draft court orders and memoranda on a variety of case types.
- Manages chambers by hiring, supervising, and delegating tasks to the law clerk and summer intern(s), training said personnel on court operations.
- Ensures timely completion of tasks, including legal research and written court opinions issued by the Judge.
- Ensures accurate monthly data input of criminal sentencing guidelines into Maryland Automated Guidelines System (MAGS).
- Analyzes and reports court statistical information for our Court's Case Flow Management Plan.
- Coordinates and safe guards with strict confidentiality of search warrants with local law enforcement, the Maryland State Police, and the Office of the Fire Marshal.
Child Support Courtroom Clerk to the Family Magistrates
Circuit Court for Charles County
La Plata, Maryland
02.2015 - 02.2022
- Worked as a courtroom clerk, performing specialized clerical work before and during scheduled child support hearings, and recorded the court proceedings concisely for the permanent docket.
- Provided administrative paralegal support for the Family Magistrate’s Office by drafting and editing court orders, recommendations, and memoranda for family law cases, focusing on child support matters.
- Maintained and organized the Family Magistrates' calendar, court docket and case load accordingly.
- Collaborated with the Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement Committee which consisted of the Attorney General’s Office, the Charles County Department of Social Services, and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office to evaluate practices and address issues in child support operations in Charles County.
Judiciary Clerk
Circuit Court for Charles County
La Plata, Maryland
04.2007 - 02.2015
- Processed all new cases and pleadings related to family law matters such as child support, custody, and visitation.
- Issued time sensitive legal documents such as summons, subpoenas and Writs of Habeas Corpus for litigants to appear and testify in court, with accordance to Maryland law.
- Assisted general public by phone and in person, ensuring timely access to court services.
- Performed cashier duties for Civil/Child Support Clerk's Office, validating incoming funds related to court costs and managed the cashier bag for audit compliance.
Administrative Clerk, Temporary
Charles County Circuit Court
La Plata, Maryland
12.2006 - 04.2007
- Coordinated swearing-in ceremonies for newly appointed judicial figures and police officers, enhancing community engagement and official representation.
- Managed incoming public phone calls for Office of Clerk of Circuit Court, ensuring accurate direction to appropriate personnel.
- Sorted and organized all incoming and outgoing mail for the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office to ensure efficient communication.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
North Carolina State University
01-2022
High School Diploma - La Plata, Maryland
La Plata High School
La Plata, Maryland06-2006
Skills
- Administrative support
- Legal research and drafting skills
- Court operations
- Caseflow analysis
- Calendar management
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Elected Board Member, Maryland Joint Child Support Council, 01/01/16 - 12/31/18
Timeline
Judicial Administrative Assistant to the Honorable Monise A. Stephenson
Circuit Court for Charles County
02.2022 - Current
Child Support Courtroom Clerk to the Family Magistrates
Circuit Court for Charles County
02.2015 - 02.2022
Judiciary Clerk
Circuit Court for Charles County
04.2007 - 02.2015
Administrative Clerk, Temporary
Charles County Circuit Court
12.2006 - 04.2007
Paralegal Certificate -
North Carolina State University
High School Diploma - La Plata, Maryland
La Plata High School