Shannon Baldock
Bartonville ,IL
Summary
Proven Deputy Court Clerk from Peoria County, adept in legal terminology and recordkeeping, enhanced court efficiency through meticulous document management and effective communication. Demonstrated professionalism and strong organizational skills led to a significant reduction in clerical errors, ensuring smooth court operations and improved case handling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Court Clerk
Peoria County
Peoria, IL
03.2014 - Current
- Assisted judges with courtroom procedures, enabling smooth hearings and trials.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
- Reduced clerical errors by thoroughly reviewing all documents submitted to the court for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
- Documented exhibits admitted during hearings.
- Facilitated timely communication between parties by distributing legal notices, subpoenas, and other pertinent documentation as required.
- Handled financial transactions, including processing payments for fines and fees, ensuring accuracy and proper recordkeeping.
- Ensured the confidentiality of sensitive information by safeguarding all court records in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained detailed calendars of upcoming events or deadlines which facilitated proper planning among court staff.
- Managed efficient scheduling of court proceedings to avoid conflicts and ensure timely resolution of cases.
- Improved court efficiency by maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of case files, legal documents, and correspondence.
- Maintained high standards of professionalism while interacting with diverse populations, including litigants, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, law enforcement officers, and other court personnel.
- Expedited the filing process for legal documents by implementing an organized system for data entry and document retrieval.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Collected court fees and fines and recorded amounts collected in Odyssey.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
Education
Diploma - College Prep Courses
Manual High School
Peoria, ILSkills
- Strong Organization
- Legal Terminology Knowledge
- Paperwork management
- Recordkeeping skills
- Data entry proficiency
- Documentation abilities
- Calendar Management
- Court procedures understanding
- Exhibit records
- Case file preparation
- Data Entry
- Court Procedures
- Payment Collection
- Records Management
- Docket management
- Court processes
- Courtroom Procedures
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Money Handling
- Public Service
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Document Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Records Maintenance
Timeline
Deputy Court Clerk
Peoria County
03.2014 - Current
Diploma - College Prep Courses
Manual High School