Legal Clerk Data Entry
Resume:
DIANNE MICHELL STEWART
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19132
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2017 to Present:
Court Administrative Officer II
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Trial Division – Civil – Office of Judicial Records
Dispute Resolution Center and Discovery Program
Docket all order, stipulations, assists administrator by completing and following through on administrative problems. Serves in a coordinating capacity with some authority for making commitments. Management of court correspondence. Entry of verdicts and judgment in Banner Civil Case Management System. Applies civil case flow management principals as they relate to case scheduling and termination. Promote efficient case management through professionalism, understanding of the procedures, and the role of the Court.
October 2008 – April 2017:
Legal Clerk III
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Trial Division – Civil - Office of Judicial Records
Dispute Resolution Center and Discovery Program
Responsible for intricate administrative and technical work within a complex court environment. Perform time sensitive duties marked by a high level of interaction with the judiciary, senior court managers, members of the Bar and the general public. Electronic filing, notification and specialized docketing of motions and pleadings. Electronic assignment of motions and pleadings to Judicial Officers. Preparation, electronic issuance, mailing and docketing of revised case management orders, pretrial orders and trial worksheets. Scheduling of significant court events, i.e., hearings, case management conferences, settlement conferences, pretrial conferences and trials. Respond to letters, telephone calls, faxes and e-mails concerning scheduling and rescheduling of court events.
November 2001 – September 2008:
Legal Clerk II
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Trial Division – Civil
Complex Litigation Center and Discovery Program
Responsible for supervising the docketing, copying and mailing of judicial orders. Responded to all correspondence and inquiries by attorneys and unrepresented parties. Verified legal documents filed with the Court for conformity with the court’s practice and State and Local Rules of Civil Procedure. Provided exceptional customer service to members of the Bar, public and associating agencies. Scheduled discovery hearings and related court events assigned to Discovery Court. Assisted with all courtroom operations, call of the Discovery list, and name change hearings. Performed various office duties associated with the Complex Litigation Center.
June 1998 – November 2001:
Legal Clerk I
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Trial Division – Civil
Compulsory Arbitration Program
Responsible for processing and docketing arbitration reports and awards. Entered judgments. Scheduled arbitration hearings. Processed and distributed payments/checks to the arbitrators. Followed up and disposed of all open events remaining on the calendar at the end of each month. Verified legal documents filed with the Arbitration Center for compliance with the Court’s practice and with the State and Local Rules of Civil Procedure. Answered questions regarding the filing requirements and procedures for arbitration matters. Performed various office duties associated with the Arbitration Center.
EDUCATION
2018 – 2021 Major: Business Administration (Online)
Jack Welch Master in Business Administration Program
Master’s Degree
GPA: 3.29
Strayer University – Center City
Graduated: December 2021
2016 – 2018 Major: Criminal Justice (Online and Campus Classes)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor’s Degree
GPA: 3.63 (Cum Laude)
Strayer University – Center City
Graduated: June 2018
SELECTED AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Alpha Sigma Lambda; Honor Roll; Perfect Attendance; Staff Recognition; Computer Acceleration Award; Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Pilot Program; Minute Clerk Certificate; and Twenty-Year Recognition of Service Certificate with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Honor Society: Inducted in June 2017.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Civil Electronic Filing System; Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Office XP; Work; Excel; Access; PowerPoint and Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013; Microsoft Works 97; Data Entry; Banner Courts Case Management System; and Internet Web Applications.
Personal and Professional References Available Upon Request
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