Harley Gates
Strasburg
Summary
Intake Officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice, skilled in risk assessments and case management. Proven ability to advocate for juveniles and establish community resources, enhancing service delivery. Adept at court documentation and legal research, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex situations effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake/Probation Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2024 - Current
- Review probable cause for petitions involving juveniles
- Met with parents and schools on CHINS requests; directed to appropriate services based on eligibility
- Work with JDR clerks
- File VOC/probation/parole violations
- Enter petitions and detention orders into the badge system
- Enter Civil petitions for custody/visitation/child and spousal support/ paternity/ relief of custody/ protective orders/ emancipation
- File petitions with the court
- Court days; speak with Law enforcement and attorneys about cases and give CSU recommendations
- Diversion Officer for the youth that qualify; meeting with them monthly and referring them to community-based services
- Collaborated with community-based services to establish new resources for juvenile support
- Meet with Law Enforcement departments every year to review updated policies and laws
- Answer questions or direct Law Enforcement to the right place for answers to local laws/policies
- Attend FAPT meetings for juvenile's
- Attend trainings
- Certified in GREAT
- Enter all notes into badge in a timely manner
- Create and organize files for temp/diversion/monitoring/probation/parole
- Address any changes with policy or laws with Law Enforcement and supervisors
- Conducted drug and alcohol screenings for juveniles
- Facilitated referrals to community resources, enhancing access to necessary support for juveniles
- Supervising juveniles placed on monitoring/probation
- Set up court ordered services
- Coordinated with community-based services to provide essential support for juveniles
- Advocate for juveniles
- School Visits/ Home Visits/ Work Visits
- Social History
- Enter all notes into badge in a timely manner
- If juvenile goes into a residential; meet with them by phone or in person
- Attend FPMs and other meetings involving juveniles on my caseload
- Drug/Alcohol screening
Pretrial/Probation Officer
Old Dominion Court Services
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised adults placed on pretrial as a condition of bond, ensuring compliance.
- Provided bond recommendations to courts based on individual assessments.
- Facilitated meetings with newly booked inmates to collect criminal history and financial data for court preparation.
- Recorded demographic information for adults seeking bond and court-appointed attorneys to streamline processing.
- Performed drug screenings to monitor substance use among pretrial participants.
- Composed violation letters for non-compliance with court orders to ensure accountability and legal compliance.
- Established connections with community-based services and residential programs to address specific needs.
- Attended court sessions to present cases and enforce bond conditions.
Legal Assistant
McCarthy & Akers, PLC
Winchester
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated clients on trusts and wills, improving their understanding of estate planning.
- Drafted estate documents including wills and full trusts.
- Created powers of attorney and advance medical directives.
- Processed reinstatements for trusts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Developed deeds for transfer into trusts.
- Recorded deeds into trusts, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Real Estate Settlement Coordinator
McCarthy & Akers, PLC
Winchester
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Closings on homes and properties
- Ordered title work and managed payoffs for timely closings
- Coordinated with attorneys to confirm legal compliance in transactions
- Collaborated with realtors to streamline property transactions
- Processed contracts
- Creating Deeds for homes
- Communicating with lenders and realtors
Dispatcher
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center
Harrisonburg
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated emergency responses through effective call management, optimizing resource allocation and response times.
- Executed multitasking duties in high-pressure environments, facilitating rapid and accurate law enforcement dispatch.
- Answered 911 emergency calls and dispatched police, fire, and rescue units promptly.
- Managed legal calls with precision, ensuring compliance and clarity in communication.
- Managed administrative lines while efficiently processing emergency communications.
- Maintained VCIN/NCIC certification to ensure compliance with regulations.
Deputy Clerk
Loudoun County General District Court
Leesburg
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Functioned as courtroom clerk, maintaining trial schedules and updates.
- Processed magistrate work for general district court with attention to detail.
- Applied legal knowledge to assist colleagues, enhancing team support and collaboration.
- Managed front counter operations, providing daily assistance to customers and attorneys for efficient service.
- Utilized technology to streamline workflow processes and improve service delivery.
- Entered and updated tickets received from local and state law enforcement accurately.
- Collaborated in group settings while also excelling in independent tasks.
Customer service/Loan Representative
FirstBank
Strasburg
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and balance updates, ensuring accurate information delivery
- Provided customer support by directing inquiries to appropriate departments for timely assistance
- Utilized in-depth understanding of banking systems to assist customers effectively.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to arrange coverage for mortgages, facilitating seamless processing
- Paying customer’s insurances and taxes with their escrow accounts
- Sorting and indexing paper work sent from the branches regarding customer’s accounts
Education
M.A. - Law
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2021
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2020
Associate in Science (AS) - General Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA08.2016
Skills
- Risk and needs assessments
- Case management
- Court documentation
- Drug screening
- Legal research
- Client advocacy
- Data entry and legal drafting
- Word processing
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Intake/Probation Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2024 - Current
Pretrial/Probation Officer
Old Dominion Court Services
12.2022 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant
McCarthy & Akers, PLC
07.2022 - 12.2022
Real Estate Settlement Coordinator
McCarthy & Akers, PLC
10.2021 - 07.2022
Dispatcher
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center
05.2020 - 10.2021
Deputy Clerk
Loudoun County General District Court
12.2018 - 05.2020
Customer service/Loan Representative
FirstBank
12.2016 - 12.2018
M.A. - Law
Regent University
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Regent University
Associate in Science (AS) - General Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College