Mary Ford
McAlester
Summary
Dynamic professional with proven leadership in court operations. Skilled in financial management, legal compliance, and process optimization. Committed to enhancing team efficiency and revenue collection through meticulous attention to detail. Results-driven professional with a strong background in financial record keeping and case processing. Known for exceptional leadership in overseeing clerical teams and implementing revenue enhancement strategies, ensuring compliance with legal protocols.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Court Clerk 1st
Pittsburg County Court Clerk Office
McAlester
05.2018 - Current
- Oversaw deputy clerks to maintain efficient workflow and timely task completion.
- Processed and filed charges for the district attorney's office, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal protocols.
- Managed the filing of all legal documents for attorneys and the public.
- Managed the preparation of daily deposits, maintaining precise financial records.
- Transferred cases to the OTC for the recovery of past due court costs.
- Facilitated the referral of outstanding court costs to collection agencies to enhance revenue collection.
- Addressed public needs and managed office calls, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Handled office concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
- Managed filing of court paperwork, enhancing document accessibility and order.
- Educated team members on recent legislative changes to maintain legal accuracy.
- Generated and submitted monthly reports required by the state of Oklahoma, maintaining strict adherence to regulations.
Assistant Domestic Violance Asdvocate
District Attorney Office
McAlester
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared felony and misdemeanor charges to support legal proceedings.
- Assisted victims by discussing their cases and facilitating access to victim services.
- Prepared legal subpoenas to ensure district court hearings proceed effectively.
- Entered court proceeding details into software systems to streamline documentation and reporting.
- Prepared cases for jury trials, ensuring comprehensive documentation and readiness for legal proceedings.
- Managed phone inquiries efficiently while ensuring professional communication with the public and legal professionals.
- Managed the metering and dispatch of mail, coordinating trips to the post office.
Lead Finance Specialist
Oklahoma Child Support Services
McAlester
02.2011 - 09.2016
- Computed detailed arrearages by applying approved formulas and conducting thorough investigations of financial records.
- Updated child support obligations within the system to ensure accurate financial records.
- Ensured accurate distribution of payments in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of tax intercept cases to identify and implement corrective measures.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation for referrals related to Pittsburgh and Haskell County District Attorney Division.
- Provided expert testimony at district and administrative hearings, ensuring accurate representation of financial matters.
- Utilized comprehensive agency resources, including CLEAR, OSCO, and ODER, to effectively locate specialists for the local office.
- Worked alongside the managing attorney, the state's attorney, the office manager, local law enforcement, and court officers to optimize financial management.
- Managed office operations effectively during the manager's absence, ensuring continuity and efficiency.
- Mentored and trained caseworkers by providing expert child support consultation, fostering professional growth and improved service delivery.
- Advised and trained team members on child support casework, ensuring accurate interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Enforcement Specialist/Finance Specialist
Oklahoma Child Support Services
McAlester
03.1995 - 01.2011
- Oversaw the establishment of paternity and enforcement of child support orders through effective caseload management.
- Initiated enforcement actions in response to delinquent payment activity, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
- Calculated child support duties by leveraging a variety of departmental resources for attachment to child support orders.
- Utilized approved formulas to compute detailed arrearages through a thorough investigation of records and documents.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of tax intercept cases to determine required corrective measures.
- Served as a witness in district and administrative court hearings, contributing to case resolution in enforcement and finance matters.
- Delivered targeted child support case consultations to caseworkers, improving their proficiency in case management.
- Conducted staff training on child support casework, emphasizing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Savanna Public Schools
Savanna, OK05-1982
Skills
- Legal document management
- Court procedures knowledge
- Financial record keeping
- Compliance auditing
- Case processing
- Customer service
- Revenue enhancement strategies
- Regulatory compliance
- Data entry
- Office administration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Professionalism
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Microsoft Sofware
- 10-Key Calculator
- Switchboard
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Court Clerk 1st
Pittsburg County Court Clerk Office
05.2018 - Current
Assistant Domestic Violance Asdvocate
District Attorney Office
11.2016 - 11.2017
Lead Finance Specialist
Oklahoma Child Support Services
02.2011 - 09.2016
Enforcement Specialist/Finance Specialist
Oklahoma Child Support Services
03.1995 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Savanna Public Schools
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