Mettyzee Washington
Matteson,IL
Summary
Dedicated Court Clerk with over [Number] years' experience in case management for criminal, civil and traffic courts from initial filing to final disposition. Skilled in case processing, scheduling, records maintenance and providing courtroom support. Excellent work ethic and communication skills.
Astute Court Clerk competent with researching information, locating files and obtaining copies of records for the public. Offering [Number] years' experience and exceptional customer service skills.
Dedicated Court Clerk with many years of experience in case management for criminal, civil and traffic courts from initial filing to final disposition. Skilled in case processing, scheduling, records maintenance, and providing courtroom support. Excellent work ethic and communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Clerk
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Markham, IL
03.1997 - 02.2023
- Acted as court cashier, processing billing and payments for fines, bonds, bail and other court fees, also recording details of payment and reporting missed deadlines or delinquency.
- Examined legal documents and assured adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Wrote error-free and professional correspondence on behalf of court system.
- Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
- Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
- Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
- Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
- Attended required meetings and conferences as well as training sessions to develop and maintain understanding of current conventions and laws.
- Updated and maintained court calendar, responded to inquiries about court procedures and resolved scheduling conflicts with attorneys.
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
- Assisted in data entry for all incoming cases into the computer system.
- Verified accuracy of case information entered into the computer system prior to hearings or trials.
- Processed payments for fines or fees associated with cases heard in court.
- Answered phone calls from members of the public regarding inquiries about upcoming hearings or trials.
- Collaborated with other departments within the courthouse to ensure efficient operation.
- Provided administrative support to the court staff by preparing and filing legal documents.
- Coordinated with attorneys, judges, clerks of court and other personnel to ensure smooth running of court proceedings.
- Liaised with general public to process document requests and provide customer service by phone or email and in person, keeping records of payments and documents provided.
- Reviewed paperwork submitted by attorneys to verify accuracy before submitting it to the judge.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately before trial dates.
- Issued subpoenas when requested by an attorney or judge.
- Updated records after each hearing or trial was concluded.
- Maintained confidentiality concerning all matters heard in open court or discussed with attorneys or clients.
- Conducted research to locate missing persons, witnesses or defendants.
- Made copies of relevant documents for distribution to attorneys and other parties involved in a case.
- Attended all sessions of court and recorded minutes of proceedings.
- Managed calendar scheduling for courtroom proceedings.
Personal Assistant
Idhs
10.2021 - Current
Education
Arthur Dixion
Chicago, IL06.1998
Emil G Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Chicago, IL06.1993
Olive Harvey
Chicago, ILSkills
- Court Procedures
- Court Processes
- Legal Terminology
- Office Management
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Idhs
10.2021 - Current
Court Clerk
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
03.1997 - 02.2023
Arthur Dixion
Emil G Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Olive Harvey