Olivia Kim
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I bring over 10 years of extensive experience as a court officer in both civil and criminal divisions at various courts in South Korea, where I managed legal procedures, document handling, and trial recording. Additionally, as a research assistant at Inje University, I organized seminars and contributed to legal research publications. I also led projects aimed at enhancing court operations and legal processes, demonstrating strong research and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Practitioner
Seoul Central District Court
01.2021 - Current
Civil Division:
- Processed civil case filings, managed case schedules, and assisted in court procedures and documentation.
- Assisted in labor litigation case management and document preparation.
- Participated in regular meetings with the presiding labor litigation division to ensure consistent rulings across all labor cases.
- Supported the coordination of labor case decisions and facilitated communication between court divisions.
Criminal Division:
- Supported criminal case proceedings, maintained case records, and facilitated communication between the court and legal parties.
- During the electronic litigation of criminal cases, participation in discussing problems arising in the process of electronicizing litigation records and making guidelines.
- Assisted in anonymizing criminal records for privacy and compliance with legal standards.
Leading Practitioner / Researcher
Seoul Court Administration Office
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in a task force to create guides for locating unclaimed court deposits, which led to the publication of a book featuring my name in 2022.
Court Practitioner
Seoul Bankruptcy Court
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Processed bankruptcy filings and managed case records.
- Assisted judges and attorneys with legal research and document preparation.
- Participated in court practice improvement plans, contributing to streamlining case management processes.
Leading Practitioner / Researcher
Seoul Bankruptcy Court
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Participated Task Force for changing individual rehabilitation the period 5 to 3 years to deal with issues or create guides.
Leading Practitioner / Researcher,
Seoul Family Court
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Participated in digitize divorce proceedings and reported issues and improvements.
Court Practitioner
Seoul Family Court
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Handle various parts of the court’s trial procedures, including, but not limited to reviewing documents, delivering legal papers, and recording trials.
- Gain comprehensive experience in overall court operations through regular job rotations, gaining insight into the legal process.
Research Assistant
Inje University’s Electronic Law Research Institute
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Conducted internal and external seminars and managed procedures for publication of research institute books.
- Engaged in legal research on emerging e-commerce issues during initial stages in South Korea.
Education
Two Year LLM Program -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California08-2024
Bachelor of Law -
Inje University
Gimhae, South Korea08.2004
Skills
- Legal Document Management: Skilled in preparing and managing legal documents, including court filings, trial records, legal notices, and procedural documents in both civil and criminal cases, with a focus on Bankruptcy and Family Court matters
- Case Management Systems: Proficient in using case management systems, including eCourt or eFiling Systems for filing and managing electronic court documents, CMS (Court Management System) for tracking case progress, and JUSTICE for managing case data and tracking
- Legal Research: Experienced in conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation, improve court operations, and provide effective legal counsel
- Data Protection and Information Governance: Experienced in handling sensitive legal data in compliance with data protection laws and regulations
- Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft tools
Certification
- Language: Korean and English
- Korean History Examination Grade 1 Certificate
- Chinese Character Level 2 Certificate
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
Representative Matters
Finding Unclaimed Court Deposits
Seoul Court Administration Office, Seoul, South Korea
Duration: January 2022 – August 2022
Head court: Bankruptcy Court Administration Office & Supreme Court
Leading Practitioner / Researcher
- Contributed to both the simulation and actualization of improvement strategies for court deposits, which resulted in the publication of a book, including my name, at the end of 2022.
- Participated in a project aimed at locating unclaimed deposits, working proactively within the court to benefit individuals involved in legal proceedings.
- Collaborated with members across the judiciary, excluding judges, and contributed to creating guide papers and phone announcements.
Shortening Rehabilitation Period
Seoul Bankruptcy Court, Seoul, South Korea
Duration: February 2017 – June 2017
Head court: Court Administration Office & Supreme Court
Leading Practitioner / Researcher
- participated in discussing and setting guidelines for practical treatment as the individual rehabilitation period was changed from 5 years to 3 years.
- Collaborated with judges, administrative officials, and court practitioners to address issues related to the rehabilitation period.
- Conducted research to minimize public trust damage in the existing system and address grievances resulting from the introduction of new systems.
Participation in the establishment of a system for electronic litigation
Seoul Family Court, Soul, South Korea.
Duration: November 2012 - December 2013
Head court: Seoul Family Court & Court Administration Office
Leading Practitioner / Researcher
- Worked in the leading justice department that digitizes divorce proceedings in the Seoul Family Court.
- suggested issue or functions in the monthly report to stabilize the system in the Family Court.
Timeline
Leading Practitioner / Researcher
Seoul Court Administration Office
01.2022 - 08.2022
Court Practitioner
Seoul Central District Court
01.2021 - Current
Leading Practitioner / Researcher
Seoul Bankruptcy Court
02.2017 - 06.2017
Court Practitioner
Seoul Bankruptcy Court
01.2016 - 12.2020
Leading Practitioner / Researcher,
Seoul Family Court
11.2012 - 12.2013
Court Practitioner
Seoul Family Court
11.2012 - 12.2015
Research Assistant
Inje University’s Electronic Law Research Institute
07.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Law -
Inje University
- Language: Korean and English
- Korean History Examination Grade 1 Certificate
- Chinese Character Level 2 Certificate
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
Two Year LLM Program -
University of Southern California
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