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Sheila Gustaveson

Pocatello,ID

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective assistance/Stenographer

City of Pocatello Police Department
Pocatello, Idaho
05.2007 - 01.2017
  • answer phones for detective division, speaking with the public ascertaining their needs-and direct calls appropriately.
  • Assign cases to appropriate detectives
  • Type all police reports and enter into integrated system
  • Entered stolen or found information into the system and checked with pawnshops to recover items.
  • Assisted detectives with record checks on subjects of interest and drafted legal documents for attorney review.

including writing

  • Prepared legal correspondence, pleadings, and court filings for review and submission.
  • Prepared pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents using court formatting standards
  • Filed case documents with courts and maintained organized electronic and paper records
  • Managed service requests, subpoenas, and outgoing mail to ensure smooth law office operations
  • Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
  • Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
  • Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
  • Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
  • Coordinated and prioritized caseloads for attorneys to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
  • Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Legal Support Clerk

City of Pocatello legal department
Poca, ID
10.2005 - 05.2007
  • Assisted City of Pocatello legal department attorneys with essential clerical tasks to facilitate legal operations
  • Drafted legal correspondence, pleadings, and court filings, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and timely communication with witnesses
  • Maintained confidential files, contracts, and municipal legal records
  • Filed and tracked case documents in the department records system.

Education

Certified Legal Secretary - Legal Secretary

Idaho State University Vocational Technical School
Pocatello
05.1985 - 10.1987

Skills

  • Legal correspondence
  • Records management
  • Records checks
  • Case management
  • Attention to detail
  • Written communication
  • Confidentiality handling
  • Interpersonal communication

Office equipment operation I have a vast array of legal experience working for judges in the years prior to this résumé

Interests

  • volunteer at the Pocatello public library assisting with book sales and other tasks
  • Have free time as I am retired, and I would like to find something part-time to supplement my retirement income
  • I am an avid reader, enjoy cop shows, playing with my dog

miscellaneous

  • As stated before, I have a vast experience in office work and in the legal field in particular. I have worked in the legal field since 1985 through 2017, when I retired. I find myself with too much free time and would like to do something part-time to supplement my income. I am a quick learner. I am a quick learner and great with people.

Timeline

Detective assistance/Stenographer

City of Pocatello Police Department
05.2007 - 01.2017

Legal Support Clerk

City of Pocatello legal department
10.2005 - 05.2007

Certified Legal Secretary - Legal Secretary

Idaho State University Vocational Technical School
05.1985 - 10.1987
Sheila Gustaveson