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Shana King

Fairview Park,OH

Summary

Experienced and dedicated professional with an exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent written and communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

McDermott & Hickey, LLC
Rocky River, Ohio
09.2019 - Current
  • Provides administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Greets clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Conducts thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
  • Drafts motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Organizes legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Updates databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
  • Orders materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
  • Ensures that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Maintains client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Processes incoming mail on a daily basis.

Adult Probation Officer

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
Cleveland, Ohio
02.2004 - 03.2010

Pretrial Unit (2004 - 2005)

• Supervised a caseload of defendants charged with domestic violence related offenses, who were out of jail on bond under the Court Supervised Release Program.

• Interviewed incarcerated offenders to determine program eligibility and made bond recommendations for arraignment.

• Ensured client compliance with program rules and regulations.

• Prepared various reports for the Court and attended Court hearings as needed.

• Monitored defendants on Electronic Home Detention.

• Conducted home visits and referred clients to community resources.

Investigations Unit (2005 - 2010)

• Conducted presentence investigations for incarcerated offenders convicted of felony offenses.

• Compiled and reviewed all necessary records and documents.

• Communicated with various other Criminal Justice agencies, as well as victims, when needed.

• Completed the required risk / needs assessment.

• Prepared monthly statistical reports.

• Conducted post-sentence investigations as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-2003

Skills

- Microsoft Word

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- LexisNexis

- PROWARE

- Google Workspace applications

- Client Communication

- Organizational skills

- Case management

- Court procedures

- Presentence investigations

- Risk assessment

- Legal/Court processes

Affiliations

Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Psi Sigma Iota Chapter

Criminal Justice Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

McDermott & Hickey, LLC
09.2019 - Current

Adult Probation Officer

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
02.2004 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

Kent State University
Shana King