I worked directly with an Attorney in all aspects of family law cases, including divorce, paternity, adoption, and protective order cases. Responsibilities included drafting legal pleadings, managed client case files, court and production deadlines, as well as regular communication with the client to ensure high quality client care. I have proven to be effective and collaborative with strong organizational talents. Iwas also able to assist my Attorney in coordinating successful law enforcement involvement such as custodial interference charges, DCFS investigations, and criminal history research to assist the Attorney in advocating for the client.

Enforce state and city laws and ordinances; investigate crimes; apprehend criminal offenders; maintain public peace and safety; and prepare thorough reports while maintaining top statistical numbers in patrol. Worked and managed caseload from beginning to end, which included submitting and executing search warrants. Spent a significant amount of time researching case law, state codes, and policies to ensure compliance. Worked closely and directly with prosecuting attorneys to provide a higher likelihood of success at trial, including drafting subpoenas and coordinating evidence and witness testimonies. Developed and implemented more effective methods of distributing information and training to the entire department that was more easily accessible and modern. Received numerous official compliments from citizens, peers, and admin for continued empathetic nature and drive to go above and beyond in my duties. (All of which are available upon request) Took 911 & non-emergency calls and dispatch services for responding police and fire units. Performed emergency medical dispatch instructions, including giving hysterical callers life-saving instructions. Required to use and monitor five computer screens and multiple software systems while on the phone with emergency callers and listening to the radio for officer radio traffic all at the same time. Input data for warrant hits and requests, missing persons, stolen vehicles/articles, securities, probation and parole responses, and teletypes into MULES/NCIC. Developed a sound knowledge base for researching and using government systems and websites.

Coordinated and prepared exhibits and exhibit lists for trials and hearings. Operated multi-line phone to answer, screen, and forward calls, providing information and taking messages for five attorneys and 20 judges. Took dictations, revised and proofread all urgent documents for judges and attorneys of department, including final court hearings and judge's final rulings.