A Court Judicial Assistant works in the court and supports the judge at the local, state, and federal levels by executing clerical and administrative duties related to the court’s operations. Job duties found on the Court Judicial Assistant Resume include – preparing and filing court documents, checking information for accuracy, undertaking scheduling tasks, completing tasks in conjunction with other members of the office staff, completing administrative tasks and assisting one or more judges, preparing documents and handling reports, briefs, and records; completing clerical tasks including making copies, data entry, and filing documents, and participating in scheduling court proceedings.
The Court Judicial Assistant position requires at least a high school diploma or GED and prior work experience in a similar capacity. Some courts want their assistants to have a degree in paralegal studies or secretarial studies. Prior work experience in a law firm is desired. A good understanding of legal vocabulary and terminologies are added assets.
Summary : Experienced Court Judicial Assistant with accomplished client relation skills, working knowledge of legal terminology, general law and legal proceedings, seeking a position and opportunity with an established firm where creative ideas, collaborative leadership and organizational skills will be fully utilized.
Trained on Infraction, Traffic, and Misdemeanor cases.
Placed as a Clerk at the front counter, a job that entails having to become knowledgable in all case types.
Required that a Clerk understand how the judicial system works for every case type within the court in regards to documents, processes and procedures in order to serve the customers who come to the court to open cases, obtain needed documentation on cases, plead on infractions, pay fines, address the court through motions and other related filings of documents.
Worked as a Clerk at the front counter I was asked to job-share with a co-worker, which means we alternate weeks working between the front counter and the Civil E-filing Desk.
Maintained the system for Pass Throughs on Garnishments.
Required to be available to answer phone calls to answer questions from anyone who may call in (from the public, to the Press, to law enforcement to lawyers).
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Objective : Responsible for Scheduling felony cases for preliminary exams and competency exams. Enter data to computer and uses a computer to generate notices for exams, Preparing quarterly and annual reports for the Judge.
Skills : MS Office, Planning Skills.
Description :
Responsible for opening new case filing for D&N, Truancy, and Administrative Child Support Enforcement cases.
Entered pleadings into Eclipse, pulled files and sent documents to the Judge.
Pulled weekly dockets for the Court Facilitator and the division to which I was assigned.
Pulled dockets for other divisions as well.
Handled the daily criminal advisements each day - getting the files prepared, and opening any new cases - both district and county -for the judge was doing advisements that day.
Made sure the DA and transport had the list of defendants and also notified them if there was a change in the time, courtroom, or judge for advisements.
Had at least one morning or afternoon where I worked the front counter, helping customers, accepting new filings, processing payments, etc.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates Of Applied Science
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Objective : Court Judicial Assistant with 5 years of experience in managing and maintaining court calendar and files; requesting and preparing court files for hearings; managing and tracking cases; set hearing and trial dates, Preparing orders, rulings, minute entries, notices, jury instructions, and other sensitive or confidential documents.
Skills : Public Speaking, Networking, Customer Service, Public Relations, Presentations, Telecommunications, IT Support, Analytical , Problem Solving, Time Management, Professional.
Description :
Handled complex matters related to civil, criminal; and problem solving court.
Processed mail, proofread orders, provide court procedure process to prose litigants and attorneys.
Maintained the courts docket and schedule hearings as appropriate to the case type.
Assisted the Judge with case flow managment; maintains an oderly court room, often working with jurys and other persons.
Managed 3 different case types and is successful with its response times and settlement of all cases.
Used Excellent customer service, organization skills, and attention to detail.
Familiared with ICON; the probation and court case management system.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Objective : As a Court Judicial Assistant, responsible for managing and maintaining a variety of records and documents to determine compliance with relevant and appropriate statutes, rules, administrative orders, and/or other governing policies and procedures.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service.
Description :
Conducted case research and prepared legal documents such as, orders, judgments and bench warrants.
Gained valuable working knowledge of the court procedural aspects of running large caseloads on a daily basis.
Scheduled arraignments, conferences and trials.
Accepted increasing responsibility to learn quickly.
Fast-paced, high-pressure position demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Excelled in communication and interpersonal skills with the public and coworkers.
Answered calls, entered data, faxed documents and assisted the public on a daily basis.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Headline : To secure a Court Judicial Assistant position in a fast-paced environment where I can utilize my experience in the Criminal Justice and Human Services fields.
Skills : Process Operator, MS Office.
Description :
Acted as a liaison between assigned District Court Judge and the public or other professionals/attorneys.
Communicated with the public, attorneys, police officers, Judicial Officers, and Probation Officers on a daily basis.
Scheduled and maintained court docket for assigned District Court Judge.
Completed minute orders, enter sentences, and data entry codes in a timely manner.
Processed and responded to incoming mail.
Pulled dockets and maintain organized courtroom.
Communicated regularly with the District Attorney's office regarding the status of cases and upcoming trials.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associates In Paralegal Studies
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Headline : To leverage my background, which includes extensive administrative, communications, and customer service experience in nonprofit, government, and private sectors into a socially conscious, fast-paced growth opportunity.
Skills : Social Media Guru; Organization And Prioritization;.
Description :
Responsible for processing data on criminal warrants, bonds and traffic citations.
Managed a follow-up program for offenders who failed to appear in court which included creating documentation for tracking, loggings calls and monthly statistics.
Managed daily internal communications from the jail, checked data for accuracy, matched up reports and dispersed data to the appropriate departments.
Managed the courtroom for traffic infractions: answered questions, processed legal paperwork, explained options to defendants and maintained courtroom decorum.
Answered and prioritized a high volume of telephone calls; communicated procedural information to emotional callers.
Extensive experienced in customer service and helping clients in crisis.
Trained new Criminal Pod employees.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Psychology
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Summary : Interacting with the public, witnesses, attorneys, jurors, personnel from other departments and divisions, personnel from other courts and agencies; assisting self-represented litigants.
Organized Judge's meetings, hearings, judicial coverage, and personal appointments.
Handled incoming and outgoing calls on multi-line system.
Arranged and organized all executive assistance to the Judge.
Developed Case Flow management.
Maintained a smoothly functioning courtroom.
Organized a clothing and household item drive benefiting victims of the Boulder Flood.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Headline : To obtain employment with a respectable agency that will provide an opportunity to utilize my knowledge of criminal justice while continuing to serve the community.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Leadership.
Description :
Provided schedules of court proceedings, assisted the Judge with case flow management and maintained orderly court room.
Maintained and organized Records Management and purged/archived over 5000 Civil, Criminal and Divorce Court case documents, including DUI's, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders and Third Degree Assault Cases or Division Office functions.
Provided data entry, file maintenance, intakes and disbursed monies owed to the court.
Provided leadership, guidance, assistance or mentorship to coworkers or volunteers.
Input and updated bonds and special conditions of bond.
Answered staff inquiries and advised personnel on court procedures and other matters as needed.
Dealt tactfully and effectively with difficult defendants.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Objective : Court Judicial Assistant with 4 years of experience in Preparing legal documents to meet deadlines, accurately and with minimum supervision, Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, other court/non-court related agencies, representatives and the public.
Skills : MS Office, Judicial Assistant.
Description :
Provided highly complex case processing in coordination with the judicial activities for Judge Kirby; a county court judge.
Assisted court patrons and self-represented litigants in person or over the phone.
Processed case filings electronic and non-electronic.
Paymented receipting.
Phoneed and emailed correspondence with the public and attorneys.
Scheduled and attended hearings and/or trials, administer oaths, manage digital recording, and exhibits.
Prepared/distributed minute entries and orders.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Court Judicial Assistant Resume
Headline : As a Court Judicial Assistant, responsible for Working under pressure in a highly dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities, Handling confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Skills : Planning Skills, Maintenance Skills.
Description :
Utilized electronic recording equipment to record District Court proceedings, requests speakers to direct themselves to the microphone, clarify inaudible statements, or to spell technical or unfamiliar terms in order to ensure an accurate and complete recording.
Recorded proceedings, prepares a detailed log of court activity, includes identifying the speaker and noting the point that exhibits are marked, witnesses are called and other actions occur in order to assist in transcript preparation.
Prepared official verbatim transcripts of preliminary examinations, appeals, and other cases as required. Proofread transcripts, certifies copies, and prepares billings as appropriate.
Marked and maintained a record of exhibits and provides other assistance to the Judge in the courtroom.
Maintained files of transcripts, tapes and courtroom notes as required by court rules.
Typed correspondence, opinions, order and other legal documents for the Judge.
Received calls of attorneys, defendants and others regarding transcripts, scheduling matters, court procedures and specific case information, determines which matters need the Judge's attention and responds to others.
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