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Paula Brown

West Deptford,NJ

Summary

Detail-oriented with 4+ years court experience providing service to the public. Offering strong skills in case file management, scheduling and assistance with courtroom proceedings. Organized with demonstrated ability to handle a high-intensity workload.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Court Clerk

West Deptford Township
West Deptford, NJ
11.2020 - Present
    • Answer inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
    • Responsible for recording and transcribing hearings and trials on court day
    • Enter UTT tickets and Special Complaints, and process payments and post bail.
    • Accept and prepare citizen complaints
    • Process indictable complaints and transfer to Superior Court, as well as process remands
    • Prepare weekly court dockets
    • Scheduling cases for court dates and sending virtual Zoom invitations via email and/ or mail.
    • Review daily executed warrant and jail report, process paperwork for inmate video court.

Court Deputy Administrator

Mantua Township Joint Municipal Court
Mantua, NJ
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed and oversee daily office tasks
  • Scheduled and managed court cases
  • Maintain and prepare court dockets
  • Enter case dispositions, court orders and time payments.
  • Prepared daily bank deposits
  • Entered, processed and reviewed citizen's complaints for probable cause.
  • Prepare and assist with virtual court using zoon software program
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.

Court Clerk

West Deptford Municipal Joint Court
West Deptford, NJ
06.2017 - 10.2019
  • Enter and file incoming citations and complaints.
  • Receive and distribute bail, fines, costs and other moneys paid to court.
  • Responsible for court scheduling and preparation of court calendar. and docket.
  • Answer all court related calls.
  • Assist with all inquires such as court procedures, forms and judicial information to the public.
  • Assure accuracy of court notices and mailing out on a timely manner.
  • Process paper work for court day and video court.

Preschool Teacher

Beckett Christian Preschool
Swedesboro, NJ
12.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained well-controlled classroom with 17 children, by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans

Administrative Assistant

All State Insurance
Washington Township, NJ
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors.
  • Filed policies and entered clients information into computer.
  • Assisted customers with choosing best policies for there needs

Education

High School Diploma -

The King's Christian High School
Cherry Hill, NJ
06.1991

Skills

  • Schedule and records management
  • Docket management
  • Court processes
  • Creative problem solving
  • Data entry
  • Answering incoming calls, multi-line phone proficiency
  • Deadline driven
  • Strategic planning
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Correspondence handling
  • Organizing mail
  • Correcting discrepancies
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Good listening skills

Certification

(POMCA)

Principles of Municipal Court Administration

Completed Levels One, Two and Three.

Timeline

Court Clerk

West Deptford Township
11.2020 - Present

Court Deputy Administrator

Mantua Township Joint Municipal Court
11.2019 - 11.2020

Court Clerk

West Deptford Municipal Joint Court
06.2017 - 10.2019

Preschool Teacher

Beckett Christian Preschool
12.2016 - 01.2017

Administrative Assistant

All State Insurance
01.2014 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

The King's Christian High School
Paula Brown