Thomas Allen
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Office Assistant with expertise in records management and document handling. Streamlined office processes to improve client collaboration and support organizational efficiency. Committed to enhancing operational workflows through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Office Assistant II
Nevada County Sheriff's Office
Nevada City, California
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Streamlined office records and filing systems for enhanced efficiency.
- Facilitated client communication to gather information and schedule appointments, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Supported law enforcement operations by providing comprehensive administrative assistance.
- Scanned documents into digital formats for storage or emailing purposes.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Managed warrants division responsibilities, including inputting court warrants into county RMS and NCIC databases, processing detainers for out-of-county subjects, and ensuring timely updates to warrant statuses. Processed police reports and requests from various agencies, handled high call volumes, and managed cash bail processing, delivering funds accurately to the treasurer's office. Conducted background checks and issued permits, demonstrating readiness to assist colleagues and adapt to department needs.
- I started with Nevada County Sheriff's Office in dispatch, I was in dispatch for six months before transferring to records, I was not picking up dispatch as fast as I or my supervisors would have liked, an opportunity was presented to me to transfer to records and I decided to take it.
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Sevice
Grass Valley, California
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered mail and packages to rural addresses efficiently and accurately.
- Drove vehicle to deliver mail to rural addresses on schedule. and delivered mail to rural locations.
- Managed time to consistently meet delivery schedules and deadlines.
- Operated postal vehicles safely in various weather conditions.
- Sorted and organized mail to streamline route planning and enhance delivery efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling postal equipment and materials.
Shop Manager
All Star Automotive
Grass Valley, CA
07.2013 - 09.2021
- Recommended and initiated personnel actions, including hiring, promoting, and discharging team members. * Executed daily operations of opening and closing shop, making sure the shop was stocked and cleaned daily. * Successfully managed a 6-8-person team. * Produced and processed estimates, work orders, and repair orders, ensuring accurate billing and customer satisfaction. * Successfully handled ordering parts for specific jobs, and ordering products used on a daily basis. * Computed estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor and outside contractors, contacted customers and sold jobs daily. * Met with vendors and suppliers in order to discuss products used in repair work. * Oversaw daily business operations at the shop to ensure smooth functioning., dealt with comebacks, labor claims, vendor and equipment issues
- * Computed estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor and outside contractors, contacted customers and sold jobs daily.
- * Successfully handled ordering parts for specific jobs, and ordering products used on a daily basis.
- * Met with vendors and suppliers in order to discuss products used in repair work.
Education
GED -
Nevada Joint Union School District
Grass Valley, CA04-2011
Skills
- Legal terminology
- Legal research
- Records administration
- Document management
- Database management
- File organization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Client collaboration
Timeline
Legal Office Assistant II
Nevada County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 06.2026
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Sevice
04.2023 - 08.2023
Shop Manager
All Star Automotive
07.2013 - 09.2021
GED -
Nevada Joint Union School District