Darlene Bishop
Covina
Summary
Legal support professional with extensive experience at Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Expertise in PIMS management and JDIC, optimizing case processing and enhancing team performance. Strong organizational skills and commitment to excellence have led to improved operational efficiency and client communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Los Angeles
10.2024 - Current
- Managed eCer queue, tracking filing decisions made by filing deputies to streamline case processing.
- Prepared Jury Trial Data Report to support case management and decision-making.
- Assisting Deputy District attorneys with assembling advance and original copies of wiretap books.
- Preparation and processing of felony complaints from handwritten drafts and eCer using (PIMS) Prosecutor Information Management System.
- Supervise Support Staff. (Include assigning and reviewing of assignments).
- Provided support staff training to ensure effective team performance.
- Assisted Head Deputy by providing comprehensive administrative support, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Preparation of yearly employees' Performance Evaluation.
- Generate witness subpoenas using the Subpoena Management System.
- Prepare and mail restitution letters, Marsy’s Law letters and Criminal Protective Orders to victims.
- Obtained court dockets using JPP.
- Obtain and certify CII rap sheets from CLETS.
- Order 969B prison priors.
- Case closing of Felony Cases in (PIMS).
- Screen and route telephone calls, furnish information to the public, attorneys, and authorized law enforcement personnel over the telephone in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures regarding the release of confidential information.
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
El Monte
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Manage a daily felony court calendar.
- Typing and filing felony and misdemeanor complaints from handwritten drafts and eCer using (PIMS) Prosecutor Information Management System.
- Filed felony and misdemeanor cases in alphabetical and numerical order to ensure efficient retrieval and processing.
- Generate witness subpoenas using the Subpoena Management System.
- Obtain and certify CII rap sheets from CLETS.
- Prepared and mailed restitution letters, Marsy’s Law letters and Criminal Protective Orders to victims.
- Case closing of Felony Cases in (PIMS).
- Screened and routed telephone calls, providing accurate information to public, attorneys, and authorized law enforcement personnel while adhering to departmental policies on confidential information.
- Managed office tasks and communications during temporary assignment as Head Secretary, ensuring continuity of operations and effective team support.
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
West Covina
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed eCer queue and tracked filing decisions made by filing deputies to maintain efficient case processing.
- Prepared and processed felony and misdemeanor complaints from handwritten drafts and eCer using (PIMS) Prosecutor Information Management System.
- Filing of felony and misdemeanor cases according to alphabetical and numerical order.
- Prepared violation of probation motions.
- Prepared motions requesting revocation of defendants’ probation.
- Generated witness subpoenas using the Subpoena Management System.
- Prepared Jury Trial Data Report.
- Prepared Brady notification letters.
- Prepared and mailed restitution letters, Marsy’s Law letters, and Criminal Protective Orders to ensure timely communication with victims.
- Supervised a staff of seven (7) Support Staff. (Include assigning and reviewing of assignments).
- Conducted training sessions for support staff on policies and procedures.
- Obtained court dockets using JPP.
- Obtain and certify CII raps sheets from CLETS.
- Prepared and submit special request forms for office supplies.
- Screened and routed telephone calls, providing information to the public, attorneys, and authorized law enforcement personnel.
- Case closing of Felony Cases in (PIMS).
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Los Angeles
02.2005 - 04.2019
- Drafted motions for revocation of defendants’ probation, ensuring legal compliance and clarity.
- Provided testimony at PC 1050 motion for continuance hearing, supporting case progression.
- Coordinated daily felony and misdemeanor court calendar, optimizing scheduling and case management.
- Generate witness subpoenas using the Subpoena Management System.
- Prepare and mail restitution letters, Marsy’s Law letters and Criminal Protective Orders to victims.
- Obtain and certify CII raps sheets from CLETS.
- Case closing of Felony Cases in (PIMS).
- Typing and filing felony and misdemeanor complaints from handwritten drafts and eCer using (PIMS) Prosecutor Information Management System.
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT I
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
02.2000 - 02.2005
- Generated subpoenas for law enforcement and civilian witnesses, facilitating timely legal proceedings.
- Typed and filed felony and misdemeanor complaints in PIMS Prosecutor Information Management System, ensuring accurate case documentation.
- Filed felony and misdemeanor cases according to alphabetical and numerical order.
- Managed a daily felony court calendar.
- Prepared and mailed restitution letters and Criminal Protective Orders to victims, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and supporting victim communication.
- Assisted clients on the telephone and in person.
- Operated office equipment including fax and Xerox machines.
INTERMEDIATE TYPIST CLERK
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
02.1996 - 02.2000
- Typed and filed misdemeanor and felony complaints using PIMS Prosecutor Information Management System to maintain accurate case records.
- Organized misdemeanor cases by filing them in both alphabetical and numerical order for easy retrieval.
- Operated office equipment, including fax and Xerox machines, to facilitate efficient daily operations.
- Assisted clients via telephone and in person, providing information and support to address their inquiries.
Education
Associate of Art Degree - Paralegal Studies
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06.2018
Certificate of Completion - Automated Office Technology
TTI Career Training Center
Los Angeles, CA06.1993
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal documentation
- Case management
- Court processes
- Legal research tools
- JDIC management
- PIMS management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Keyboarding 45 WPM
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
SR. LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
10.2024 - Current
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
09.2023 - 10.2024
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
04.2019 - 08.2023
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
02.2005 - 04.2019
LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT I
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
02.2000 - 02.2005
INTERMEDIATE TYPIST CLERK
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
02.1996 - 02.2000
Associate of Art Degree - Paralegal Studies
Los Angeles City College
Certificate of Completion - Automated Office Technology
TTI Career Training Center