Nicole A. Bell
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Professional Summary
*Skilled in maintaining and processing client records * Skilled at processing files and legal documents
*Work in a highly organized, efficient, and precise manner *Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
*Experienced with multi-tasking multiple cases at a time *Self-motivated clerk with 15+ years of experience in the Civil and Special Civil Divisions of the Judiciary. Core Qualifications
*Outstanding interpersonal skills *Strong verbal communication *Quick learner
*Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite *Extremely organized *Proven leadership abilities
*Legal research and case notes *File/records maintenance *Data management
*Reports generation and analysis *Skilled at legal/non-legal research *Computer proficient Experience
State of New Jersey, Hall of Justice, Camden, NJ 2000-2016 Judiciary Clerk 3 (2001 to 2016)
Served as a Court Clerk for Judge Davis (Chancery Division); Judge Laskin (Special Civil); Judge Fratto, (Civil/Family); Judge Blue (Civil Division); Judge Schuck (Civil Division).
Clerked and aided for other judges upon request
Prepared the motion list for the Division and kept extensive records of trial lists.
Requested and analyzed reports to follow-up on the status of cases and find missing information.
Performed extensive data entry for my team
Judiciary Clerk 2 (2000-2001)
Front Desk position with extensive public contact. Provided information to attorneys, pro se, and the general public regarding cases and related information, including docket searches.
Obtained necessary signatures on legal documents
Served as a court attendant in jury selection.
Completed detailed log sheets of court proceedings
Kept judges and Court Service Officers (CSO’s) informed about the status of case related matters
Entered all Law Division documents pre/post judgment
Batched pleadings daily for my team.
File Clerk (2000)
Continually organized files for the Law Division to make it more usable for the staff and the public.
Processed motion lists. Entered complaints, answers, and summons Department of Community Affairs, Camden, NJ 1999 (Jan-Dec.) Secretary
Answered phone with 25 lines and performed general office tasks to support 10 Inspectors.
Gave information in person as well as over the phone
Kept track of appointments for 10 inspectors along with records of available housing units. Education
Kaplan University, On-Line Program - Paralegal Courses Camden County College, Camden, NJ - Legal Secretary/Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Woodrow Wilson High School, Camden, NJ - H.S. Diploma