Stephanie Cotter
Legal Assistant
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Seasoned Legal Assistant well-versed in criminal court proceedings and calendar preparation. Diligent worker with strong communication skills and capability to prioritize and organize tasks. Experienced in meeting needs and exceeding requirements in team environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office
Lawrenceville, GA
03.2015 - Current
Generates, distributes, updates and maintains multiple court calendars. Organizes and maintains 300+ case files. Manages schedules for multiple attorneys. Prepares orders, sentences, court notices, subpoenas and court document filings. Secures interpreters and transport of inmates. Continues to actively develop positive working relationships with courts, fellow legal assistants and attorneys.
Legal Associate
Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2011 - 03.2015
Opened and maintained case files from intake phase through trial. Generated, distributed and updated court calendars. Participated in the courtroom for arraignments, motions and trial calendars.
Administrative Assistant
Gwinnett County Recorder's Court
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2010 - 02.2011
Processed citations and related reports for data entry into the case management system. Answered phone calls to effectively handle inquiries. Provided general clerical assistance.
Education
Biology / Pre-Veterinary Medicine Studies
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NCSkills
Criminal law
Document preparation
Legal/Court Processes
Document filing
Organizational Efficiency
Correspondence
Timeline
Legal Associate
Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office
03.2015 - Current
Legal Associate
Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office
02.2011 - 03.2015
Administrative Assistant
Gwinnett County Recorder's Court
02.2010 - 02.2011
Biology / Pre-Veterinary Medicine Studies
Western Carolina University