MARGARET STEVENS
Branchland,WV
Summary
Experienced Deputy Clerk with a strong background in court filing, records management, and document verification. Known for accurate database entry, attention to detail, and reliable clerical support in fast-paced courthouse operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Clerk
Lincoln County Courthouse
Hamlin, WV
02.2022 - Current
- Processed court filings and maintained accurate records, ensuring compliance with legal standards at Lincoln County Courthouse
- Assisted public in accessing case information and navigating courthouse procedures, enhancing overall customer service
- Ensured documents met required standards before processing for completeness and corrected clerical errors
- Responded to incoming phone calls promptly and directed calls to judges, attorneys, and staff
- Issued certified copies, receipts, and court notices for Lincoln County Courthouse
- Prepared bank deposits; reconciled bank statements monthly.
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining official records, documents, and reports.
- Managed the front desk reception area; answered telephone calls.
- Organized and streamlined filing system for contracts, deeds, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal documents to improve retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted with administration of municipal elections by collecting and counting ballots.
- Reviewed incoming correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
- Received and distributed incoming mail, messages and packages to appropriate individuals.
- Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Provided training to staff on office procedures members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
- Developed organizational filing systems for confidential customer records and reports.
SALON OWNER/OPERATOR
Shear Perfection Hair Salon
West Hamlin, West Virginia
09.1998 - 02.2022
- Managed daily salon operations and client booking for Shear Perfection Hair Salon.
- Coordinated haircut, color, and styling appointments to enhance client satisfaction.
- Monitored salon stock and retail products to ensure availability for client services.
- Supported client consultations and service suggestions to tailor experiences and meet individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
GUYAN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
WV05-1991
Skills
- Court filing
- Records management
- Case management
- Document verification
- Database entry
- Clerical support
- Financial record keeping
- Incoming correspondence management
- Voter registration management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Deputy Clerk
Lincoln County Courthouse
02.2022 - Current
SALON OWNER/OPERATOR
Shear Perfection Hair Salon
09.1998 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
GUYAN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL