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Conducted reviews, interpretation, and classification of court orders and various legal documents to include Judgment and Commitment Orders, Habeas Corpus petitions, Federal, District and State Court Orders relating to sentence modifications, appeals, and production of documents.Extensive knowledge of legal resources relating to court decisions and precedents, Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register.Knowledge of civil and criminal procedures.In-depth knowledge of investigative practices and legal research regarding inmates’ prior criminal history, application of federal sentencing laws and guidelines. outstanding warrants, and extradition laws.Created and maintained confidential electronic files and documents.Reviewed correspondence, reports, and legal documents for format, grammar, and punctuation.Acted as liaison with courts and other federal and state law enforcement agencies.Entered critical data into the computer.Transcribed correspondence and reports from written and verbal dictation.Processed incoming and outgoing inmate and staff mail.Provided training, guidance, and assistance to the legal technicians and administrative support staff.Served as subject matter expert in the area of release and parole of inmates, sentence computations, and inmate classifications.Conducted inmate interviews and assisted with matters concerning detainers, sentences in other jurisdictions, writs, and jail credit.Prepared and maintained Time and Attendance records. Provided executive level administrative support to Warden and Associate Warden as needed.

Provided support for one Senior Partner, two Junior Partners, and two paralegals.Prepared and typed a variety of legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, discovery, memoranda of law, legal briefs, and opinions.Prepared court filings and scheduled depositions.Received and transcribed legal dictation.Proofread and edited prepared documents for accuracy.Organized and maintained records and files.Monitored and tracked litigation.Compiled data from various sources for incorporation into special and periodic reports.Initiated and maintained verbal and written contact with clients and opposing counsel.Maintained attorney calendars, scheduled meetings, and reserved conference rooms.

Prepared and maintained reports and daily correspondence.Provided telephone coverage for the office.Prepared weekly work schedules and Time & Attendance records.Handled training materials for newly hired nurses.Maintained scheduling of classrooms for training, seminars, and meetings.Knowledge and training in medical terminology.

High School Diploma

Executive Secretary