Proficient legal support assistant with expertise in document preparation, case management, and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to ensure timely filing and accuracy, effectively supporting attorneys and law enforcement personnel.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT 1
LACDA WEST COVINA BRANCH
West Covina, California
11.2015 - Current
Type legal documents such as felony complaints, warrants, letters, rejections, motions, and any other documents as requested, using information gathered from police reports, court documents, and handwritten drafts, or by verbal instruction.
Proof documents for completeness and accuracy, obtain appropriate signatures, make all necessary copies, and assemble packets for the deputy district attorney's file, defense counsel, probation, and court, and ensure filing within the statutory limits.
Generate subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum (SDT) by entering data from police reports into PIMS, ensuring that they are served within legal time frames.
Generate rap sheets from JDIC.
Screen and route telephone calls; furnish information to the public attorneys, authorized law enforcement personnel, and other district attorney personnel over the telephone in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures regarding the release of confidential information and the Public Records Act.
Enter information in PIMS for case closing, file, fax, scan, bates stamp, and photocopy voluminous documents for all attorneys.
Transcribe electronic media.
Request files from Archives and other DA's offices for attorneys.
Act as a liaison between DDA's, Law Enforcement, Court Clerks, Victim/Witnesses and other DDA offices.
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT 1
LACDA PUBLIC INTEGRITY DIVISION
Los Angeles, California
01.2014 - 11.2015
Prepare paperwork for all filings by generating packets for the Superior Court, DA file, defense, and probation.
Input and update information in the SID Tracking System.
Transcribe electronic media.
Enter information in PIMS for case closing.
Ordering supplies for the Public Integrity Division.
Screen and route telephone calls; furnish information to the public attorneys, authorized law enforcement personnel, and other district attorney personnel over the telephone in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures regarding the release of confidential information and the Public Records Act.
File, fax, scan, Bates stamp, and photocopy documents for all attorneys.
LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT 1
LACDA COMPLAINTS DIVISION
Los Angeles, California
09.2007 - 01.2014
Typing legal documents such as felony complaints, warrants, bailouts, rejects, briefs, motions, points and authorities, and complaints using information gathered from police reports, court documents, and handwritten drafts.
Generating subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum (SDT) by entering data from police reports into PIMS and PIX, and ensuring that they are served within legal time frames.
Drafting and preparing letters, such as appointment verification and extension notifications, for signature and mailing.
Posting court actions and court dates to the calendar.
Answering phone calls from the public, attorneys, and authorized law enforcement personnel to provide court dates and appearance information.
Assist the Deputy District Attorney in Division 30 in making sure that cases called in court are properly numbered, and that all cases are complete.
Intermediate Typist Clerk
LACDA PRELIMINARY HEARING UNIT
Los Angeles, California
10.2006 - 09.2007
Assigned to Division 42, Proposition 36, Drug Court.
Preparing the daily calendar.
Finding the District Attorney files for the Deputy DA.
Answering phone calls from the public, attorneys, and authorized law enforcement personnel to give court dates and appearance information.
Run rap sheets for defendants, victims, and witnesses.
Assigned to Division 50, Early Disposition Court.
Preparing the daily calendar.
Assist in finding files for other Division Courts.
Intermediate Typist Clerk
LACDA CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION
Los Angeles, California
05.2003 - 11.2006
Maintaining office files and records, including those of opening cases, and notifying other agencies of the case.
Screen and route telephone calls for the attorney and investigative staff.
Maintain and update consumer complaints on a daily basis, as well as the monthly correspondence list for the Deputy DA.
Type various legal documents requested by the Deputy DA for cases.
Intermediate Typist Clerk
VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANE PROGRAM (ADMINISTRATION)
El Monte, California
06.2002 - 04.2003
Assist the Program Director.
Supervise five clerical staff.
Inputting new providers through the VOX computer system.
Screens and routes telephone calls, and furnishes information requested by the public.
Contacts various government agencies to gather information or data for the Assistant Program Director.
Intermediate Typist Clerk
VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CVU)
El Monte, California
10.2000 - 02.2001
Assist the Program Director in general clerical duties.
Assist the Victim Service Representative with clerical duties.
Responsible for ordering office supplies.
Paying pre-authorized mental health bills.
Answer, route, and assist in telephone calls received from providers and claimants.
Contact various government agencies and gather information on data for the Assistant Program Director.