Debra Sager
Virginia Beach
Summary
Judicial Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in the law field; dedicated and highly organized with attention to detail; proficient in Microsoft Office and Word; knowledgeable in Excel; excellent multi-tasking and time management skills. Proven ability to streamline trial preparations and enhance communication among legal professionals. Ensure compliance and efficiency in legal documentation and case management.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judicial Administrative Assistant
City of Virginia Beach
08.1997 - Current
- Schedule trials, hearings, and appointments; manage calendars to optimize time management for three judges
- assist the public - attorneys, paralegals, pro se parties
- track deadlines for three judges, collaborate with staff attorney and law clerks to ensure proper research and memos are done on time for judges' hearings/trials
- Managing incoming calls and emails, ensuring prompt response to inquiries.
- Assist co-workers daily due to a limited staff
- communicate with Clerk's Office regarding settled cases, issues with files regarding e-filing, pleadings, hearings, etc.
Legal Assistant
Huff, Poole & Mahoney
09.1991 - 07.1997
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Drafted and formatted legal documents, ensuring compliance with court rules.
- Monitor deadlines for attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation through the collection of evidence and witness lists.
- Communicated with clients, scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining client files
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VANo Degree - Legal Assistant
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VAHigh School Diploma -
Annandale High School
Annandale, VA06-1982
Skills
- Customer service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Communication with pro se parties, attorneys, paralegals
- Proficient in time management and multitasking
- Data entry
- Office administration
Certification
Notary Public
Timeline
Judicial Administrative Assistant
City of Virginia Beach
08.1997 - Current
Legal Assistant
Huff, Poole & Mahoney
09.1991 - 07.1997
No Degree - General Studies
Ferrum College
No Degree - Legal Assistant
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Annandale High School
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