Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Dedicated problem solver that addresses conflict with thoughtful solutions. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant 3
Department of Assigned
07.2022 - Current
Prepare and analyze complex case statistics for accuracy and other reports
Prepare invoices from expert, transcriptionist, interpreter, or attorney fees, in ITA, NGRI and SVP for payment
Draft and manage notary schedules for all department notaries
Facilitated notary training
Continually reviewing and implementing procedures, processes, and techniques to improve quality of work
Train and advise new staff
Records Management Prepare, process, and review legal forms and documents for felony and appeal matters including subpoenas
Resolving issues and coordinating with individuals within the court and community
Serve as support for Supervising Legal Assistant absences as needed.
Legal Assistant 2
Department of Assigned Counsel (DAC)
03.2020 - 07.2022
Prepared daily and weekly dockets
Scheduled hearings including drafting necessary forms for motions and appeals
Created and maintained client files
Downloading and processing Western State Hospital patient records for upcoming hearings and to expert witnesses
Understand and adapt processes depending on jurisdiction (Municipal, District, Superior) and opposing party (DPA or AAG) Work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, prosecutor’s office, court staff and other agencies.
Legal Assistant 2
Pierce County Superior Court (Jury Administration)
09.2019 - 03.2020
Analyzed trial readiness dates and successfully estimated juror demand daily, weekly, and monthly for Pierce County and surrounding municipalities
Coordinated with courtroom personnel juror readiness, attendance, and management
Planned and designed new and streamlined operations within the jury department
Maintained files, statistical records of summons, responses
Performed juror orientation
Extensive professional communication with members of the public.
Law Library Clerk
Pierce County Law Library
01.2019 - 09.2019
Prepared blank non-pattern forms in compliance with court rules, for the public and attorneys to use
Explained legal packet contents to Pro Se customers
Found procedure, court rules, terminology, and court jurisdictions
Maintained filing and organization of materials
Conducted research on varied topics dependent on assigned project or customer inquiry
Provided courteous and respectful service to members of the public, attorneys, and court officials.
IBCS Operations Manager
Western Institutional Review Board (WIRB)
03.2015 - 02.2018
Implemented procedures and policies that reduced mistakes and time losses
Developed department’s first cohesive training documentation and processes
Drafted Standard Operating Procedures Hired and On-boarded multiple personnel
Oversaw workflow, schedules and implemented processes that expedited workflow
Set SMART goals and performed evaluations for subordinates
Presented IBCS department objectives, processes, and business model
Investigated and resolved staff and client grievances.
IBCS Coordinator
Western Institutional Review Board (WIRB)
02.2012 - 03.2015
Managed all department and client calendaring
Serve as department liaison for training of new employees
Assisted in staff performance evaluations
Analyzed collection of client documents for completeness
Assisted Chief Medical Officer with leading and communicating daily operational functions.
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