LYDIA CRANDALL
Edgewood,NM
Summary
Current Court Clerk and former Paralegal with over 15 years of experience providing dedicated clerical assistance. Offering strong skills in case file management, scheduling and assistance with courtroom proceedings. Organized to handle a high-intensity workload.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Docket Clerk
Workers' Compensation Administration
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
- 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 and issued receipts.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
Customer Service Representative
Justice Systems Inc
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Courtroom Clerk
Metropolitan Court
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
- Contributed to preparation of jury instructions, verdicts and jury forms to support court proceedings.
Court Clerk
US Bankruptcy Court
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
Paralegal
Ross Perkal, Esq.
12.2007 - 03.2010
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Paralegal
Law Office Of Shay E. Meagle, Esq.
03.2005 - 05.2007
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Paralegal
Rhodes & Salmon, PC
12.2003 - 03.2005
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- 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.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Metropolitan College of Court Reporting
Albuquerque12.2003
Skills
- Case File Preparation
- Office Administration
- Legal Compliance
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Data Collection
- Review of Pleadings
- File and Records Management
- Motions Drafting
- Reading Comprehension
- Manage Schedules
- Legal and Court Processes
- Assisting Lawyers
Timeline
Docket Clerk
Workers' Compensation Administration
04.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Justice Systems Inc
04.2017 - 06.2020
Courtroom Clerk
Metropolitan Court
06.2014 - 04.2017
Court Clerk
US Bankruptcy Court
09.2010 - 01.2012
Paralegal
Ross Perkal, Esq.
12.2007 - 03.2010
Paralegal
Law Office Of Shay E. Meagle, Esq.
03.2005 - 05.2007
Paralegal
Rhodes & Salmon, PC
12.2003 - 03.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Metropolitan College of Court Reporting
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