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MEGHAN LUGO

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to criminal law. Expertly conducts research and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Consultant

Illinois State University
11.2021 - Current
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
  • Supported talent acquisition and allocation procedures by facilitating targeted recruitment campaigns.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Facilitated job interviews to verify compliance with HR best practices.

Judicial Assistant

Maricopa County Superior Court
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • I provided all administrative support for Criminal Court Judges or Commissioners as a Judicial Assistant and/or bailiff.I prepared, maintained, and revised daily court calendars, including setting hearings/trial dates and processing motions.I arranged for interpreters, court reporters, and special assignments as necessary.I reviewed case files for completeness.I contacted interested parties for missing information and prepared information for Judges or Commissioners to review prior to hearings.I prepared courtrooms, gathered all parties for hearings, directed when cases will proceed to the courtroom, and managed calendar flow.I assisted in case flow management with daily input of hearing outcomes into the court database.I answered questions in person and by telephone from self-represented litigants, attorneys and court staff as well as reviewed mail daily and processed all in-box and out-box correspondence for Judges or Commissioners.I worked collaboratively with other Judges or Commissioners divisions to offer assistance in time of need by posting minute entries, processing incoming division mail or updating division calendar activity reports.I am able to use the following programs and equipment: MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel, iCIS, OnBase, eFile, multi-line telephone system, fax, and copy machines.

Senior Judicial Clerk

McDowell Mountain Justice Court
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • I maintained an accurate and current desk to include all civil and criminal case types while providing exceptional customer service both over phones and at thefront counter.I provide excellent assistance to my co-workers, other court staff, Pro Tems, and Judges.I have combined almost a year of bailiff experience for both civil and criminal case types.I consistently seek to advance my knowledge in court policy and procedure through asking questions as well as actively pursuing assistance through Court Manuals.Maintaining excellence in customer services as well as detail within procedures.Upholding quality of service for each customer and each unique situation.Learning multiple and diverse case types as well as distinctive software all while offering excellent phone skills over multiple phone lines.

Attendance Secretary

Coyote Ridge Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • I prepared reports and paperwork for parents, teachers, and other academic professionals.I maintained attendance records and data for over 900 children, created detailed reports, and completed requests for truancy information.I directed guests, routed deliveries, and courier services.In addition to answering and managing incoming and outgoing calls on multiple lines, I did so while recording accurate messages.I made certain to maintain a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.I offered excellent receptionist skills, paying special attention to detail particularly when taking messages and data entry.I was responsible for coordinating meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.I have working knowledge of office machinery as well as word processing systems.

Teller

National Bank of Arizona
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • I completed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders, checks and account research.In addition, I swiftly and correctly organized multiple customer and ATM cash change orders, as well as organized, stocked, and maintained the teller window area.I processed quarterly Vault and ATM audits with a zero error rate and maintained a personal drawer balancing record with a100% rate of accuracy.I answered multi-line telephone requests for information on banking products including checking, savings, loans, and lines of credit, and maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Education

B.S - History, Art History

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

M.D. - Criminal Justice

Grand Canyon University
Glendale, AZ

M.D. - Business Administration

Grand Canyon University
Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Court Hearings
  • Judicial Procedures
  • Court session management
  • Legal documentation
  • Court filings
  • Case analysis
  • Proofreading
  • Filing Court Documents
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clerical Support

Timeline

Employment Consultant

Illinois State University
11.2021 - Current

Judicial Assistant

Maricopa County Superior Court
01.2019 - 06.2021

Senior Judicial Clerk

McDowell Mountain Justice Court
01.2015 - 01.2019

Attendance Secretary

Coyote Ridge Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014

Teller

National Bank of Arizona
01.2003 - 01.2005

B.S - History, Art History

Northern Arizona University

M.D. - Criminal Justice

Grand Canyon University

M.D. - Business Administration

Grand Canyon University

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