Detail-oriented judicial assistant with extensive experience managing operations for a federal judge. Known for maintaining confidentiality, effective communication, and strong organizational skills in a high-pressure environment.
I was responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations of a federal judge's chambers, providing administrative and secretarial support to a federal judge. Handled all duties with discretion and confidentiality.
Duties Included:
. Assisted the judge in the daily activities of chambers, including, but not limited to, answering the phone, scheduling meetings, monitoring the judge's email account and calendar, opening the mail, and taking special care to report any threatening correspondence to the Clerk's Office.
. I was directly involved in the yearly interview process for potential incoming law clerks.
. Proofread all draft slip opinions to be issued by the judge.
. Prepared correspondence for the judge's signature, with minimal direction.
. I made all travel arrangements and prepared travel vouchers for the judge and law clerks.
. Prepared the judges' yearly financial disclosure statement.
. Coordinated any chambers' interaction with other court departments, including IT, the Clerk's Office, Case Management, and outside contractors.
. Fire warden for my floor.
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