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Sara Hamilton

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Skilled Criminal Court Case Coordinator with 19 years of experience in judicial administration and human resources/employee relations. Expertise in managing criminal case flow, implementing policy changes, and facilitating judicial committees. Exceptional organizational skills, data collection proficiency, and a proactive approach to advancing criminal justice initiatives. I bring with me many years of court experience and working directly with attorneys and Judicial Officers. I believe I would be a great addition to your team.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Court Case Coordinator

Pierce County
12.2005 - Current

Research other court models and assist with development and implementation of new programs

Research and recommend procedural requirements on a wide variety of issues which involve the criminal court division and coordinate the implementation of recommended policy changes and requirements upon approval of the Court Judicial Team

Serve as primary liaison for the Criminal Courts

Consults with the bar on case flow management issues

Manage and ensure timely case flow of all pending criminal cases

Maintain and monitor statistics, outcomes and performance measures as set forth by the court

Prepare and brief the Criminal Presiding Judge on daily calendars and assist in assigning out cases to open departments

Facilitate the Criminal Justice Committee and Criminal Procedures Committee under the direction of the Committee chair

Coordinate the jury process


Judicial Administration

King County Superior Court
04.2002 - 06.2003

Hybrid role which performs as both a Court Clerk and administrative specialist.

Serve as a Courtroom Clerk/ Judicial Assistant for Judicial Officers in Court

Filing and scanning cases

Data entry into various legal databases

Compilation of Statistics



Human Resources/ Employee Relations

Boeing
11.1996 - 04.2002

Serve as a team member of Human Resources, specifically in Employee Relations.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Case Manager.

Compiled and presented statistics on program performance

Worked closely with legal division on resolution of employment disputes

Assisted with EEO investigations

Assisted Human Resource Generalists company-wide on Employee Relations issues

Education

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice Research & Evaluation

Seattle University
Seattle WA
06.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Law & Justice

Central Washington University
Seattle, WA
12.2010

Associate of Arts - Business

Green River Community College
Auburn WA
06.1999

Skills

  • Case Documentation
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Data Collection
  • Active listening strengths
  • 19 years of experience in criminal case management
  • Ability to manage huge caseloads
  • Extremely strong organization skills
  • Enjoys being part of a team
  • Ability to work flexible hours or travel as necessary

Timeline

Criminal Court Case Coordinator

Pierce County
12.2005 - Current

Judicial Administration

King County Superior Court
04.2002 - 06.2003

Human Resources/ Employee Relations

Boeing
11.1996 - 04.2002

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice Research & Evaluation

Seattle University

Bachelor of Arts - Law & Justice

Central Washington University

Associate of Arts - Business

Green River Community College
Sara Hamilton