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Cathy J Bopko
Objective
Legal Secretary/Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Experience
August 2008 to Innervision Yoga Chandler, Arizona
present
Independent Contractor
Assist with customer service, client contact, retail selection and sales.
October 1998 to Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Mesa, Arizona
June 2004 Court
Conference Officer/Mediator
Conducted conferences with litigants and attorneys. Prepared Reports,
Recommendations and Orders for Superior Court judges. Worked with parties
to obtain stipulations regarding issues of child support and parenting
time. Prepared complex legal documents. Reviewed cases and made
determinations regarding issues of non-compliance with Court orders.
Prepared cases for court hearings and appeared in court on behalf of Family
Support division.
January 1992 to Washoe County District Attorney, Reno, Nevada
June 1998 Family Support Division
Family Support Supervisor
Supervised a team of nine Family Support Specialists caseworkers.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, supervision and evaluation of staff.
Responsible for dealing with customer complaints and concerns. Assist
caseworkers with making appropriate determinations regarding caseload
management. Assisted with court preparation and presentation for court
proceedings. Conducted staff meetings. Liaison with other social service
agencies. (August 1997 to June 1998)
Family Support Specialist
Managed caseload of child support clients. Prepared complex legal
documents. Made determinations regarding appropriate actions on cases.
Prepared and established court orders. Reviewed cases for non compliance
issues. Extensive contact with clients and other agencies. Prepared cases
for court proceedings. Appeared and testified in court when appropriate.
June 1987 to Carson City Juvenile Probation Carson City, Nevada
December 1991
Youth Counselor
Responsible for supervising juvenile youth population. Responsible for
safety and security of population, booking and releasing of detainees.
Provided counseling and guidance to youth population. Prepared written
reports and assessments of youths for Probation staff and Judges.
Education
8/83 to /87 University of Nevada Reno Reno, Nevada
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, minor in English.
References
References available on request.