LISA MCCOLLEY
IDEAL WAY MOVERS, INC.
Toms River
1
Certification
35
years of professional experience
Dedicated and promotion-focused Judiciary Clerk 3 with progressive Civil Division experience providing leadership in case processing, courtroom operations, procedural guidance, and customer service. Recognized for exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and applying Court Rules, statutes, Judiciary policies, and regulatory standards while independently processing complex Civil matters.
Work History
Judiciary Clerk 3
2 Years 9 Months- Provide advanced administrative, courtroom, and operational support for the Civil Division while ensuring compliance with Court Rules, Judiciary policies, statutes, and established procedures.
- Serve as lead worker for Law Complaint docketing, Civil Complaint docketing, and objection processing, providing procedural guidance, resolving complex processing questions, and supporting workflow continuity.
- Mentor and train newly assigned Judiciary Clerks in DC and Law Division docket operations through structured instruction, procedural guidance, and ongoing coaching.
- Develop written procedural guides and reference materials for Law Division docketing, DC docketing, and objection processing to promote consistency, knowledge sharing, and effective staff training.
- Serve as a primary procedural resource for coworkers by answering questions, providing guidance, and assisting with complex filings and case processing.
- Analyzed electronic and paper filings for compliance with Court Rules, statutes, and Judiciary policies; addressed deficiencies with corrective actions to maintain filing integrity.
- Coordinate scheduling for motions, objections to levy, wage executions, proof hearings, settlement conferences, and trials while maintaining accurate calendaring and timely case progression.
- Perform Court Clerk responsibilities for Civil Division proceedings and confidential specialty court hearings, including Barnabas Behavioral Health proceedings; provide backup courtroom support for Ancora and IOC hearings.
- Moderate virtual court proceedings utilizing CourtSmart, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, while coordinating interpreter requests through OSMO and maintaining accurate courtroom records.
- Document Civil Division team meeting minutes to ensure accurate communication of operational updates and procedural changes.
- Civil Division & Court Operations
- Customer Service
- Provide exceptional in-person and telephone customer service by staffing the Civil Division public counter and assisting judges, attorneys, litigants, and members of the public with procedural questions, court processes, and Judiciary policies.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail while independently prioritizing assignments and meeting established deadlines in a fast-paced court environment.
Secretary / Bookkeeper
34 Years 11 Months- Managed payroll, bookkeeping, scheduling, customer service, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and office administration to maintain accurate business records and support daily operations.
Bookkeeper / Property Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Managed financial records, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, vendor coordination, and homeowner communications for six homeowners' associations while maintaining confidential financial information and organized administrative operations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Court Rules
Judiciary Policies
Statutory Compliance
Law Division
Civil Complaint Docketing
DC Docketing
Objection Processing
Courtroom Operations
Court Clerk
Confidential Hearings
Procedural Guidance
Document Review
Deficiency Processing
Scheduling
CourtSmart
ACMS
ECourts
JEDS
OSMO
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Outlook
Windows
Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership & Mentoring
Customer Service
Certification
- Commissioned Notary Public – State of New Jersey
- Authorized to perform notarial acts in accordance with New Jersey law while ensuring impartiality, confidentiality, accuracy, and proper execution of legal documents.
- New Jersey Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Certified Claims Consultant
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Support Staff Training Initiative (SSTI)
- Administrative Office of the Courts
- Active participant with 13 of 20 professional development courses completed, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to leadership, communication, customer service, Judiciary operations, and continuous professional growth.
Timeline
Judiciary Clerk 3
NEW JERSEY JUDICIARY – OCEAN VICINAGE
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Bookkeeper / Property Manager
RJ ENTERPRISES
12.2021 - 07.2024Read More
Secretary / Bookkeeper
IDEAL WAY MOVERS, INC.
09.1991 - CurrentRead More
Maranatha Christian Academy
High School Diploma
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