Colleen M. Simpson
Legal Assistant at Hanover County- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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VCIN Certification
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Experience
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Hanover County
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Jul 2004 - Present
Initially, I was hired as an Administrative Assistant responsible for the front desk, answering phones, preparing case files and interaction with the public on a regular basis, to include police officers, victims, witnesses, and attorneys. I processed, logged and maintained police reports and forensic science certificates of analyses. I also had significant interaction with Clerk's Office personnel in Hanover County and surrounding jurisdictions. In 2006, I was promoted to Legal Assistant I. In 2009, I was promoted to Legal Assistant II and from 2011 to the present, Legal Assistant III. In this capacity, I draft correspondence and legal motions regarding case status, prior criminal records, indictments, and court proceedings; assist in ensuring that attorneys comply with statutory filing deadlines; maintain and update Virginia Commonwealth's Attorney's Information System and dockets, and assist in day to day legal assistant and office operations. Show less
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Hanover Circuit Court Clerk's Office
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Hanover, VA
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Deputy Clerk
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Apr 2003 - Jul 2004
I worked mainly in the Land Records Department, recording, scanning and indexing various legal documents. I was also responsible for Accountings and Additional Tax letters for the Chancery Division, as well as assisting with office projects as assigned. I worked mainly in the Land Records Department, recording, scanning and indexing various legal documents. I was also responsible for Accountings and Additional Tax letters for the Chancery Division, as well as assisting with office projects as assigned.
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Newman, Williams, Mishkin, et al.
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Stroudsburg, PA
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Legal Secretary/Receptionist
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May 1996 - Nov 1999
I worked at this law office on a part-time temporary basis. When I moved to PA in 1995, I joined a Temp Agency and, through them, found this position. After working there for a few months under the Temp Agency, the Office Manager asked me if I would continue working on a part-time, temporary, on-call basis, which I did. I covered for all Legal Assistant positions, as well as the Receptionist. During this time, I transcribed, typed and filed legal documents. I also answered and routed all incoming calls. Show less
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Orange County Department of Law
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Goshen, NY
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Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney
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Jan 1994 - Jul 1995
In 1994, I returned to my position as Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney, working for a newly appointed County Attorney. I prepared and typed resolutions, acts and local laws to be presented to the Legislature; transcribed and typed various documents prepared by the County Attorney, as well as supervised a clerical staff consisting of four (4) Legal Secretaries and (1) Account Clerk. In 1994, I returned to my position as Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney, working for a newly appointed County Attorney. I prepared and typed resolutions, acts and local laws to be presented to the Legislature; transcribed and typed various documents prepared by the County Attorney, as well as supervised a clerical staff consisting of four (4) Legal Secretaries and (1) Account Clerk.
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Legal Secretary to Managing Attorney
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Dec 1990 - Jan 1994
In 1990, I was hired as an Administrative Assistant in a secretarial pool, transcribing and typing various legal documents prepared by five (5) other associates in the firm. In 1992, I was promoted to "Legal Secretary to Managing Attorney". In this capacity, I prepared monthly and year-end legal reports for the entire region; prepared all purchase requisitions; reviewed and coded all expense reports; made all hotel and seminar reservations, and, transcribed and typed various correspondence and legal documents for the Managing Attorney. Show less
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Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.
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Pearl River, NY
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Administrative Secretary to the Assistant General Counsel
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Jul 1989 - Oct 1990
In 1989, I was hired as an Administrative Assistant. In January of 1990, I was promoted to Administrative Secretary to the Assistant General Counsel. My duties included that of transcribing and typing all shorthand notes for various legal documents; preparing expense and check requests; making all airline, hotel and seminar reservations; and, approving and logging in all invoices to be paid by Accounts Payable. In 1989, I was hired as an Administrative Assistant. In January of 1990, I was promoted to Administrative Secretary to the Assistant General Counsel. My duties included that of transcribing and typing all shorthand notes for various legal documents; preparing expense and check requests; making all airline, hotel and seminar reservations; and, approving and logging in all invoices to be paid by Accounts Payable.
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Orange County Department of Law
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Goshen, NY
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Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney
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Aug 1984 - Jul 1989
In 1984, I was hired as an Administrative Assistant, responsible for two attorneys. I prepared various legal documents for Family Court, including Petitions, Orders, etc. In 1986, I was promoted to Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney, preparing resolutions, acts and local laws to be presented the Legislature. I transcribed and typed various legal documents prepared by the County Attorney, as well as supervised a clerical staff consisting of four (4) Legal Secretaries and one (1) Account Clerk. Show less
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Orange County District Attorney's Office
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Goshen, NY
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Legal Secretary
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Jul 1982 - Aug 1984
I prepared various legal documents for the Assistant District Attorneys, including Grand Jury Indictments, Orders, Petitions, Briefs, etc., as well as "Supervisor" of the Local Justice Court Dockets. I prepared various legal documents for the Assistant District Attorneys, including Grand Jury Indictments, Orders, Petitions, Briefs, etc., as well as "Supervisor" of the Local Justice Court Dockets.
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Education
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Orange County Community College
Associate’s Degree, Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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