Laura Fischer
Concord,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Judicial Assistant with extensive experience in proofreading and legal documentation. Skilled in managing courtroom technology and facilitating communication among stakeholders. Committed to ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of court operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senor Clerk
California Supreme Court
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Working for the Reporter of Decisions, I posted Court of Appeal nonpublished opinion on the web
- Checked opinions for formatting and other minor errors
- Oversaw data entry processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
Judicial Assistant
California First District Court of Appeal
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Proofread, cite-checked, and record checked court opinions
- Trained new staff on administrative procedures, improving team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among court staff members.
- Assisted in drafting judicial opinions, orders, and memoranda for timely resolution of cases.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by meticulously proofreading and editing court transcripts and other legal documents.
- Contributed to the overall success of the court by remaining adaptable and flexible in response to changing needs or priorities.
- Consistently exhibited excellent attention-to-detail skills when reviewing and processing legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues to ensure a collaborative approach to achieving court objectives.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
- Prepared justice's benchbook
Judicial Asssistant
California Supreme Court
02.2009 - 01.2015
- Coordinated schedules and maintained calendars for judges and court staff.
- Ensured compliance with court procedures and maintained accurate records.
- Streamlined document management processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Liaised with attorneys, clerks, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling high-profile or complex cases.
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
Judicial Assistant
California Court of Appeal
10.2002 - 02.2009
- Prepared legal documents and briefs, maintaining accuracy and adherence to procedural guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys and court officials, fostering collaborative relationships.
- Expedited court proceedings by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency and deadlines.
- Managed courtroom technology efficiently to assist in the presentation of evidence during trials.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal
California State University Monterey Bay
04-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA06-1980
Skills
- Legal terminology
- Proofreading
- Strong organization
- Data entry
- Legal research
Languages
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Music, especially choral singing
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Reading
- Animal Care
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Timeline
Senor Clerk
California Supreme Court
06.2023 - 11.2025
Judicial Assistant
California First District Court of Appeal
01.2015 - 12.2020
Judicial Asssistant
California Supreme Court
02.2009 - 01.2015
Judicial Assistant
California Court of Appeal
10.2002 - 02.2009
Certificate - Paralegal
California State University Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento