Executive Assistant Law Enforcement
Resume:
Shelia James
Post Office Box ******
Houston, Texas 77207
****.*************@*****.***
Skills
Calendaring Conflict Resolution
Communication Court Filings
Civil Litigation Teamwork
Document Review Multi-Tasking
Attention to Detail
Core Proficiencies
Word Excel Outlook
PowerPoint Depositions
Pleadings Discovery
Education
Houston Community College
Associates of Arts Degree
2009 through 2011
Volunteer
United Way – Houston
July 2015 – October 2023
Summary
Experienced and self-motivated Paralegal, and Executive Assistant who supported presidents, attorneys, and prosecutors. Adept in implementing programs and changes that enhance and lead to success.
Experience
Sabbatical January 2024 – September 2024
Professional sabbatical to care for a family member including attending doctors’ visits, administering medication, and preparing meals.
Harris County DA’s Office July 2015 – December 2023
Paralegal
Assisted District Attorneys with trials, aggravated robberies, and organized crime cases
Calendared court dates, depositions, hearings, and docket control orders
Drafted and finalized Motions, Pleadings, and Orders for filing with the Courts
Wrote Grand Jury Subpoenas on behalf of law enforcement regarding bank, credit card and IRS fraud, and embezzlement
Restructured the Grand Jury Subpoena desk eliminating the need to serve Subpoenas; saved the organization $5,000 in operating costs
Interviewed victims, witnesses, and defendants in aggravated assault, and financial crimes cases
Developed a DWI Database, prepared DWI stats, and timely filed Blood Warrants with the Courts
Cancelled service of process; saved the DA’s Office $1,500 per month
Exxon Mobil Corporation December 2008 – March 2015
Executive Assistant
Managed the President’s complex travel arrangements; scheduled onsite and offsite appointments; and ensured the President was set up for success
Coordinated conference calls, reserved conference rooms, prepared details, secured IT equipment, and catered meals
Calendared meetings with Vice Presidents and upper management
Responded to inquiries from vice presidents, managers, and supervisors
Functioned as liaison between executives and the leadership team
Scheduled out of country travel, hotel accommodations, and booked limo service; secured Letters of Authority and Letters of Guarantee
Coordinated flights, hotel accommodations, car service, visas, and dining reservations
Answered telephone calls, relayed messages, and responded to emails
Drafted and finalized correspondence for the leadership team; forwarded correspondence to respective parties
Prepared expense reports for the president and the vice president
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