Data Entry Legal Assistant

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A.Ashley Padgett

Objective

To obtain a position with growth opportunities in an alternate field where I can bring forth my previous work experiences and life experiences to reenter the workplace into another career.

Skills

Creativity Leadership Travel

Organization Teamwork Call Center

Problem solving Management Customer Service

Experience

2008-2011

State of Georgia DFCS

Cartersville, Georgia

Social Worker- Termination of Parental Rights

Counsel and interview families, children, collateral contacts on a continual basis to ensure safety and case plan adherence

Home visits, supervision of visits, extensive notation of cases was imperative for Court appearances and testifying

Heavy telephone contact with clients, Court, and collateral contacts. When decisions were unfavorable to the client, maintaining a working relationship with the clients was imperative and deescalating techniques were used to maintain the relationship

Multitasking was necessary due to caseload. This included working from home, in office, and out in the field

Assist in training new employees in the department and any special projects, as requested

2008-2008

Sentinel Offender Services

Douglasville, Georgia

Administrative Probation Officer

Counsel and interview probationers to ensure their compliance with Court Sentence Orders. Extensive telephone contact with clients and collateral contacts to ensure compliance of conditions of probation requirements

Prepare warrants, consent orders, completion order, revocation requests, attend hearings, and jail visits to include reviewing and correcting other probation officer’s legal documents

Drug and alcohol screen probationers

Ensure collections or fines, fees, and court ordered monies from probationers

Administrative tasks to include preparing monthly reports as to caseload requirements

2006-2008

Court Appointed Adoption Study Contractor

Hiram, Georgia

Home Study Investigator-Reporting to the Superior Court of Douglas County

Review legal documents, orders, and background records and reports

Perform interviews in home, research Petitioner’s backgrounds and references

Prepare written reports for the Superior Court of Douglas County

1999-2007

Law Office of Sherri L. Kelley

Douglasville, Georgia

Legal Assistant for Family and Criminal Law/Office Manager

Prepare legal research, file legal documents, review- draft legal documents and correspondences

Administrative tasks to include payroll, accounts receivable/payable, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure that financial goals are met

Interview client’s, witnesses, and potential employees

Schedule mediations, court dates, and depositions

Preparation for trials to include issues subpoenas, obtaining certified records, prepare trial notebooks

2000-2002

Gozansky, Kelley& Cowan

Douglasville, Georgia

Legal Assistant for Family, Juvenile, and Criminal Law/Office Manager

Act as liaison between management and employees including evaluations and training for employees

Prepare legal research, file legal documents, review- draft legal documents and correspondences

Administrative tasks to include payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and negotiate contracts with vendors

Interview client’s, witnesses, potential employees, and interns

1999-1999

Douglas County Superior Court Clerk’s Office

Douglasville, Georgia

Fi-Fa and Notary Clerk

Rotate throughout the clerical area to assist other clerical workers

Handle all clerical duties involving Notary and Passport applications

Assist public via telephone and in person with filing legal documents and research records

1994-1996 (approx,) Delta Airlines Atlanta, Georgia

Meeting Network Planning Specialist

Design trips for Elite Members, complaint resolution, call center environment

Fly out and meet with Station Manager’s to develop alternate actions to streamline processes for passenger claims

1990-1994 (approx.) Kennestone Hospital Marietta, Georgia

Phlebotomist

Perform collection of lab specimens per physician’s orders, and any other r requests, as needed

Data entry of all needed documentation for inpatient and outpatient testing

Adhere to all safety protocols

Education

2011-2013 Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia

Seeking a master’s degree in Professional Counseling

2010-2010 Argosy University Atlanta, Georgia

Seeking a master’s degree in Professional Counseling

2004- 2007 Kaplan University Davenport, Iowa

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Awarded Dean’s List Honors and Presidential List Honors

Award for National Honor Society

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