Experience

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  Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil Division

  • Jersey City, NJ

  • Civil Arbitration Assistant

    • Nov 2015 - Present
    • Jersey City, NJ

    Under the direction of a supervisor, this position will provides varied clerical assistance in the complementary dispute resolution programs in the division, most specifically, the Arbitration Program.Duties include :Conduct Arbitration & Foreclosure registrations• Perform data entry for complaints, answers, trials de novo and orders in ACMS & JEFIS• Distribute judges’ orders for civil actions• Apply official stamps to legal documents• Distribute routine correspondence, such as forms letters or standard replies to inquires• Code and modify records or case related information• Compare computer-generated output to manually maintained journals• Apply official stamps to legal documents• Collect fees or costs as directed by the court• Conduct docket searches by computer• Call (telephone) for case-related or other needed information or materials• Index new documents manually or by computer• Create & store correspondence via Outlook with teammates & supervisors• Assist with scheduling arbitrations & mediations in ACMS• Provide customer service to litigants & attorneys, answering telephone & correspondence inquiry• Notify counsel and litigants of times and dates of scheduled proceedings• Revise case information for mediations and arbitrations in ACMS• Enter & Schedule cases in the Archival Management System• Compute copy transmittal payments submitted to Finance

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  Law Office of Gerard DeSapio

  • Newark, New Jersey

  • Legal Secretary

    • Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
    • Newark, New Jersey

    -Welcome guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.-Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.-Conserved attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions-Maintained attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.-Represented attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.-Generated revenues by documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; preparing invoices; tracking payments.-Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.-Provided historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.-Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.-Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.

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  Canis Minor

  • NEW JERSEY

  • Supervisor

    • Aug 2009 - 2015
    • NEW JERSEY

    • Monitor employees and ensure safety• Collect and report data on clients • Administer tasks provided by higher manager• Create and provide business plans • In charge of maintaining database• Perform secretarial duties