Whitney T. Watkins

**** ******* ****

Baltimore, MD 21212

443-***-****

acei3i@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with a reputable company where my knowledge, skills and abilities can be utilized and proven to be an asset for professional development.

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL STRENGTHS

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration July 2008 – December 2012

Bennett College for Women; Greensboro, NC

Basic Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fred London Law Firm April 2013 – to present

Legal Assistant

* Assist with preparation of legal documents.

* Assist in litigation procedures.

* Respond to client inquiries.

* Perform research activities pertaining to precedents and other information.

* Schedule appointments and take phone calls.

* Organize case files.

* Preparation for upcoming hearings

* Request medical records for hearing preparation.

Maryland Judiciary System

District Court Clerk (Contractual) June 2012 – September 2012

* Assisted law enforcement, state attorney’s, public defenders, outside agencies as well as the public with general case information via telephone or face to face contact.

* Performed clerical functions pertaining to traffic, criminal and civil court proceedings which include the use of an alpha and numeric filing system.

* Educated clients on how to properly complete court related documents such as warrant recalls, new trial date request and postponements.

* Specialized in preparing case files with the appropriate forms needed for pre-trial, bail reviews, and jury trials and violation of probation.

* Retrieved files for court personnel, outside agencies and the public to review.

* Updated all necessary information into the District Court’s data base for new and existing cases.

* Sorted and distributed files and mail received from various locations to the appropriate clerk or department within the court system.

* Request writs to have clients transported from different prison facilities for scheduled court events

* Prepared expungements and closed files to be destroyed, stored and or stripped at the designated time.

* Completed any other assigned tasks or functions in relation to the criminal justice system in a timely manner.

United Way of Greensboro

Internship October 2010 – December 2010

* Worked diligently to support the staff with administrative duties such as filing, copying and faxing documents.

* Executed campaign drives and fundraising events to increase financial revenue.

* Attending presentations and meeting held in the workplace.

* Participated in African American Leadership breakfast with community leaders

Bennett College for Women

Internship May 2011 – June 2011

* Performed a variety of office duties; filing, answering the phone and responding to public inquiries.

* Organized special events by creating a mailing list for upcoming occasions.

PERSONAL ACHIEVMENTS

* Deans Lists – Bennett College for Woman 2008 – 2011

* Certificate of Appreciation – Recognition of Valuable Contributions to Bennett College for Women 2009

* Editor of CTLT newsletter at Bennett College - Spring 2009

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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