Sheelah J. Guild
Marshall,WI
Summary
Highly efficient Clerk with decades of legal experience in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Eager to learn, lead and inspire others with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Clerk
Wisconsin Supreme Court & Court Of Appeals
2005.04 - Current
- Provided high quality clerical support through data entry, document management, and email or telephonic correspondence.
- Reviewed incoming documents for conformity with state statutes and Supreme Court Rules.
- Responsible for initial case docketing and case maintenance through entire duration of matter.
- Served in lead worker role with Associate Deputy Clerk.
- Maintained mutually beneficial relationships with other clerks, pro-se litigants, and attorneys to facilitate efficient operations.
- Routed court correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Managed calendars and tickler reports to maintain smooth flow of operations and timely dispositions.
- Reviewed court orders, opinions, and correspondence for accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
- Reviewed files, records, and other documents to obtain necessary information to respond to inquiries.
- Assisted with onboarding and training of new employees.
- Created Oral Argument notices and updated online calendar for Court of Appeals.
Assistant Deputy Clerk
Wisconsin Supreme Court & Court Of Appeals
2003.07 - 2005.04
- Interacted with litigants and court staff by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Compiled monthly statistical report for Clerk's review.
- Processed attorney administrative suspensions, reinstatements, readmissions, and voluntary resignation petitions as well as attorney inactive/active status transfer requests.
- Responsible for a variety of clerical duties to assist both the Deputy Clerk of District 3 and the Deputy Clerk of Specialty Cases/Petitions.
Support Services Assistant
Wisconsin Supreme Court & Court Of Appeals
1999.02 - 2003.07
- Greeted incoming visitors and litigants professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered central telephone line promptly and directed incoming calls to correct recipients.
- Responsible for examination and acceptance of legal briefs and trial court records.
- Compiled Supreme Court Oral Argument schedules.
- Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving Attorney Room for security purposes.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy litigants.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WIHigh School Diploma -
Sun Prairie High School
Sun Prairie, WI06.1994
Skills
- Strong Leadership Potential
- Policy Enforcement
- Appellate Procedure
- Legal Terminology
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Document Preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Process Improvement
- Strong Verbal & Communication Skills
- File and Database Management
Hobbies
Girl Scout Troop Leader of 9 years, current adult volunteer
Playing piano
Lego enthusiast
Avid Stephen King reader
Painter
Timeline
Deputy Clerk
Wisconsin Supreme Court & Court Of Appeals
2005.04 - Current
Assistant Deputy Clerk
Wisconsin Supreme Court & Court Of Appeals
2003.07 - 2005.04
Support Services Assistant
Wisconsin Supreme Court & Court Of Appeals
1999.02 - 2003.07
No Degree - General Studies
Madison Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sun Prairie High School
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