Whitney Deutsch
New York State Courts
Rochester,NY
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated Court Assistant known for exceptional organizational skills and professional output. Experienced in managing sensitive information and ensuring compliance with legal protocols, ready to enhance efficiency and support legal teams.
Work History
Court Assistant
2 Years 11 Months- Maintained accurate records in case management systems for efficient information retrieval.
- Managed case files and documentation to ensure compliance with court procedures.
- Facilitated communication between court personnel and external stakeholders.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with legal requirements.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and administrative procedures.
- Established strong working relationships between various departments within the courthouse via effective communication skills.
- Reduced clerical errors through diligent proofreading of legal documents before submission to the judge or other parties.
- Handled incoming inquiries from the public professionally and courteously while assisting them with their needs related to court matters.
- Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from the general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
Receptionist, Real Estate Paralegal
1 Year 10 Months- Managed daily front desk operations, ensuring seamless visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated communication between departments, facilitating timely information exchange and collaboration.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive a positive first impression.
Education
Paralegal - Paralegal
- Dean's List Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
- Honor Roll Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
- 3.9 GPA
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
- Dean's List Fall 2019, Spring 2020
- Honor Roll Fall 2019, Spring 2020
- 3.65 GPA
Skills
Legal research
Courtroom etiquette
Microsoft Office Suite
Document preparation
Legal terminology
Records organization
Records management
Proficient in NYSEF
LexusNexus
Critical thinking
Strong organization
Creative problem solving
Proficient in NYSEF
LexisNexis
Timeline
Court Assistant
New York State Courts
03.2022 - 02.2025Read More
Receptionist, Real Estate Paralegal
Boylan Code LLC
05.2020 - 03.2022Read More
Monroe County Community College
Paralegal from Paralegal
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Monroe County Community College
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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