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Court Clerk

Extensive experience of XX years in preparing, reviewing and processing legal documents, correspondence, motions, and orders
Skilled in completing court-related forms such as petitions and warrants; collecting fines, fees and bond payments; preparing the dockets of scheduled cases
Adept in recording documentation of name changes, marriage licenses, business licenses and adoption records; balancing and reconciling daily cash receipts; administering oaths to witnesses in court
Strong understanding of legal research with proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and rapidly resolve complex legal issues
Able to do research, analyze complex information and think logically; computer literate with complete knowledge of the judicial system; excellent time-management and documentation skills

BA, Bachelor of Arts, Completed, August 1964

ABC College

Delhi, Delhi

March 1970 - May 1982

Court Clerk

XYZ Ltd

Delhi, Delhi

Key Result Areas:

Perform a variety of administrative tasks for the courts; prepare dockets of cases to be called
Secure information about court cases for judges; contact witnesses, lawyers, and attorneys
Process legal documents; manage court records; schedule court cases
Audit files to ensure accuracy and completeness
Prepare, file, and forward documents; assemble all documents needed for a trail
Identify and request missing material; review documents to ensure procedures are accurate
Record minutes of court proceedings; transcribe minutes
Administer oath taken by jurors and witnesses
Prepare and maintain docket of scheduled cases; record witness testimonies
Document court orders and fines; notify participants about trial details
Arrange and record payments for fees and court costs
Process passports; swear in new citizens
Manage official documents related to mortgages, marriage licenses and deeds
Uphold all court files and records to ensure they stay up-to-date and accessible

Key Highlights:

Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level? Any major accounts/clients handled??
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????

November 2007 - October 2007

Court Clerk

ABC Ltd.

Noida, Tripura

Key Result Areas:

Answered the phone to take messages and transfer calls to the applicable colleague
Recorded the minutes of meetings and court proceedings
Assisted in all office management and administrative processes
Created calendars of cases to be called
Prepared and distribute court orders including probation orders, sentencing information, and court summonses; collect court fines and maintain records of amounts collected
Ensured that all legal documents submitted adhere to the law and court procedures
Performed basic bookkeeping tasks; administer oaths and affirmations

Key Highlights:

Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????