A Judicial Secretary represents attorneys as they deal with clients and offer information management assistance. A successful Judicial Secretary Resume describes the following roles and responsibilities – greeting guests, taking phone calls, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, managing the attorney’s calendar, ensuring confidentiality, and providing high-level administrative and clerical support. In some cases, these professionals also carry out the following additional duties – drafting and managing correspondence, taking and transcribing notes, minutes and dictations; maintaining files, and conducting legal research.
Top judicial secretary qualifications are research skills, computer literacy, telephone etiquette, and organizational skills. Other useful traits include – working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology; knowledge of local, state, and federal filing rules, transcription and typing skills, and excellent spelling and grammar skills. A law degree is the most common educational requirement for this role.
Summary : Dedicated Judicial Secretary professional with 18 years of experience combining management and customer service expertise in the legal and medical field. Looking for a position to Develop positive relationships with customers to insure medical safety and business growth.
Skills : Organized; Very detailed oriented.
Description :
Conferred with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
Drafted or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
Reviewed dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.
Entered information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.
Communicated with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.
Coordinated judges' meeting and appointment schedules.
Prepared periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma In Business
Judicial Secretary Resume
Summary : Judicial Secretary professional with more than 15 years of experience in the areas of Bankruptcy, Litigation and Criminal law looking for a position as a Paralegal or Legal Secretary in a top tier law firm or legal department of a corporation.
Skills : Administrative Assistant, Inventory Control, Problem Solving, Management Experience.
Description :
Received, screened and referred telephone and in-person callers.
Answered general inquiries from knowledge of judge's activities and office operations.
Typed in final form the judge's material, including correspondence, memoranda, reports, legal documents and other items.
Assembled and attached supplemental material as required.
Maintained judge's calendar; schedule, change and cancelled appointments as directed.
Screened and routed incoming mail to appropriate destination and handled routine matters.
Reviewed outgoing mail for accuracy.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Master Of Arts
Judicial Secretary Resume
Summary : Experienced Judicial Secretary in various practice areas of Massachusetts law as well as experience in Federal Court practices.
Skills : Typing 65 WPM, Computer, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Receptionist, Scheduling, Social Media, Team Player, Team Leadership, Internet.
Description :
Presented Keep track of the Judge's calendar and responsible for setting trials, selecting the dates the Grand Jury will meet in our four (4) county district.
Traveled to court with the Judge, prepare and type Orders and file the same immediately with the Clerk.
Tracked cases to make sure they are swiftly moved through the system.
In charged of overseeing the bonding companies for the entire district, including reviewing their reports for errors, tracking forfeitures and investigating their collateral.
Coordinated with the Department of Correction to make sure inmates are brought before the Court when Ordered.
Coordinated with attorneys, clerks and court reporters placing matters on the dockets and help the Judge prepare for hearings.
Maintained stock of office supplies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Judicial Secretary Resume
Objective : Recently moved to Washington and seeking a position where I can utilize my skills as a paralegal, former law student, and master's student. Areas of interest are personal injury, employment law, non-profit companies, wills, trusts, and estate planning. Hardworking paralegal with years of experience working with attorneys, clients and courts.
Insured compliance with and managed pretrial and trial requirements and calendars.
Operated, inspected and maintained recording and transcription equipment prior official court proceedings.
Created database of testimony of court proceedings.
Coordinated, planned and managed the calendaring and case flow functions, proofreading, editing with track changes and coordinating non-published and published opinion filings.
Implemented training manual for review department processing of Notice of Disciplinary Action hearings secretarial duties resulting in faster processing by 40%.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
A.A.S. In Paralegal Studies
Judicial Secretary Resume
Summary : Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized highly accurate professional with 27 years experience of administrative office ranging from law enforcement/judicial, sales financial institution back office accounting environments. Well-developed communication skills to effectively work with people of diverse professional cultural backgrounds.
Skills : Multi-Tasking, Managerial, Secretarial, Receptionist, Medical Terminology.
Description :
Performs specialized and confidential legal secretarial work for judges.
Arranged meetings, keeping the Judge's calendar and schedule violation of probation hearings Emails correspondences to the District Attorney's Office, Defenders Associations and Probation and Parole offices Electronically submit court hearings.
Performed errands and other functions as assigned by the judge.
Maintained judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.
Compiled court-related statistics.
Accurately maintained and updated all hearing calendars for the Division of Administrative Hearings, including the district calendar, cancellations and additional hearings.
Coordinated telephone conferences, meetings, travel arrangements, and executive support for three Administrative Law Judges; while collaborating with outside counsels/paralegals in litigation matters, served as liaison between parties and the assigned Judge.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Associate In Paralegal Studies
Judicial Secretary Resume
Summary : With extensive experience in-office procedures, as well as a background in customer service, seeking work in an interactive position with an organized and professional company that will allow me to employ my various skills.
Skills : Word Processing, Customer Service, Calendaring, Written Correspondence, Typing, Organizational Skills, Management, Legal Research.
Assisted with writing decisions on certain types of motions.
Kept track of our case inventory.
Assisted telephone callers with regard to their inquiry.
Prepared confidential legal documents, written correspondence, and recommended final orders with accuracy.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's In Paralegal Studies
Judicial Secretary Resume
Summary : Self directed, effective and detail oriented individual seeking an Administrative Assistant position. I will be bringing strong organizational and communication skills to provide a successful support to the office.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Supportive Skills.
Description :
Responsible for maintaining the chambers' library and electronic mail system.
Served as the Word Perfect troubleshooter for the Camden Courthouse.
Temporarily assigned to Judge Garrett Brown, whose secretary was on medical leave.
Performed the same duties as described above and was the WordPerfect troubleshooter for the law clerks.
Proofread all documents to minimize unnecessary grammatical errors.
Assisted other districts with their workload when applicable Support and substituted for Office Manager Successfully performed duties as assigned with minimal supervision Enhanced filing and documenting process through organizational methods.
Worked under the supervision of Richard L.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Advanced Paralegal Certificate
Judicial Secretary Resume
Summary : Judicial Secretary professional with more than 15 years of experience in the areas of Bankruptcy, Litigation, and Criminal law looking for contract work as a Paralegal or Legal Secretary with the State of New Jersey, law firm, or the legal department of a corporation.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Administrative Skills.
Description :
Conducted neutral and impartial hearings relating to searches, arrests, bail, temporary detentions, and civil issues.
Conducted legal research and analysis.
Ascertained facts and applying them to relevant legal principles.
Maintained order and decorum in highly charged, sensitive circumstances.
Provided administrative support in the examination, initiation, and completion of legal actions and documents for review by the Chief, Military Justice or his/her designee(s).
Served as a source of information on Army regulations and guidelines for all matters relating to the administration of military justice.
Processed all matters relating to the administration of military justice for commanders at all levels and their personnel.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Judicial Secretary Resume
Summary : Highly qualified Judicial Secretary with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Secretarial, Tracking Skills.
Description :
Conducted extensive review and analysis of case files submitted by units for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations and policies.
Coordinated with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Military Police Investigations (MPI), civilian police departments, and Trial Defense Services on the technical (procedural) aspects of the case.
Reviewed correspondence and documents and determines appropriate actions.
Reviewed charging documents and Denver Police Department cases for accuracy and completeness and interprets.
Translated and typed court proceedings entered by attorneys or hearing officers.
Updated case records showing current status, time, court date, location, continuations or new motions and notifies the attorney, hearing officer and/or witnesses of changes.
Composed correct legal pleadings from the attorneys outline of charges.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business Management
Judicial Secretary Resume
Headline : Results-focused, quality-driven Corporate Business Manager with extensive experience in real estate development through all phases of a project. Skilled at multi-tasking, organization, and maintaining strong attention to detail. Employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet client and company needs.
Skills : Legal Skills, Typing Skills.
Description :
Obtained information for cases from legal sources and from the public record, as directed by attorneys or hearing officers.
Typed forms and legal documents including Complaint & Information documents, amendments, summonses, court orders, discovery orders, and contempt citations and prepares motions and writs.
Confirmed and relayed information such as hearing or trial dates, case status and dispositions(settlement).
Experienced in a legal office.
Prepared and typed moderately complex letters and memos utilizing a personal computer, typewriter and/or word processor.
Maintained statistics and developed complex reports.
Maintained and updated personnel records such as attendance.
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