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Cross Functional General Counsel

Location:
Brentwood, CA
Posted:
October 26, 2023

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Yasmin Singh

Oakley, CA ***** 510-***-****

e-mail: ad0mo3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

San Quentin State Prison San Quentin, CA 07/2018 – 04/2023 Position Correction Officer (Resigned)

● Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.

● Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.

● Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.

● Used judgment to prioritize urgent vs. non-urgent inmates needs and wants.

● Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.

● Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.

● Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.

● Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.

● Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.

● Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.

● Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.

● Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.

● Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.

● Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.

● Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.

● Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.

● Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.

● Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.

● Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.

Superior Court of California, County 0f Alameda 05/2002-06/2018 Position Legal Processing Clerk/ Court Administrative Clerk (New Career)

● Incoming and outgoing mail and package activities.

● Screened and answered calls, emails, and correspondence with professionalism and in a timely manner, scheduled appointments and made travel arrangements.

● Managed communication with courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders.

● Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for DUI and armed robbery records, reports, general counsel agreements and agendas.

● Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.

● Provided administrative support services for senior partners and firm associates for various types of litigation.

● Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence and witness interviews.

● Managed consents to change attorney for high-volume transfers.

● Contributed to professional development initiatives for continuous improvement and updated knowledge of current trends and industry best practices.

● Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, e-mails, telephone and in-person communications.

● Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.

● Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.

● Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

● Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

● Worked for the Appeals in particular department and I was the Courtroom Clerk for the Appellate Division where I scheduled cases, record appearances, and mailed Notice of Appearance, Notice of Default, Dismissals if deadlines were not met.

● I’ve drafted, processed, edited, reviewed the legal documents such as Summons, Subpoenas, Complaints, Appeals, Motions, Pre-trial Agreements, Answers, Preliminary Objections, Entries of Appearance, Affidavits, Stipulations, Notice of Deposition.

● Used and have knowledge of Legal Docketing Systems like Direct Fax Filing, Domain, DOJ, Scanning, Docket Entries.

SKILLS

● Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, QuickBooks; Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop; Microsoft Application related to Legal Dept. /Admin Dept. and Related, Evidence Preservation, Crisis Management, State and Federal Laws, Excellent Communication Skills, Good Convincing Skills, Courtroom / Legal Procedures. Administrative Skills, Customer / Client Handling

● Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English

EDUCATION

AA Degree, Heald College CA- Business Administration and Management



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