Diane Kay Hurlbert
Oro Valley
Summary
Dedicated and organized Litigation Support Clerk with over 3 years of experience in the Public Defender's office. Seeking to leverage my background, education, and skills as a Paralegal in the Public Defender's office Criminal Division.
Legal professional with comprehensive background in legal research, document management, and case preparation. Known for strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes in high-stakes environments. Adept at navigating changing priorities and supporting colleagues with keen attention to detail and unwavering reliability.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
City of Tucson Public Defenders
10.2023 - Current
- Perform paralegal services for and on behalf of the City under minimal supervision.
- Exercise initiative and independent judgment on significant matters related to the City's operations.
- Assist with case planning, development, and management.
- Conduct legal research and client interviews to gather facts and retrieve relevant information.
- Draft and analyze legal documents.
- Collect, compile, and utilize technical knowledge to make informed recommendations to attorneys.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain a typing speed of 35+ words per minute.
- Distinguish Sr. Paralegal role from Paralegal class through advanced technical knowledge, experience and autonomy.
- Handle greater responsibilities with an enhanced level of expertise.
Litigation Support Clerk
City of Tucson Public Defenders
02.2022 - Current
- Primary duty is assigning the Public Defenders to indigent clients that are appointed by the court, under direct attorney supervision
- Efficiently collect and manage court paperwork from multiple sources, ensuring timely assignment of Public Defenders based on in-custody and out-of-custody statuses and enters all data into Justware
- Proficiently reconciles P-Card receipts and balances, overseeing the approval and obtaining attorney signatures, streamlining the virtual jail visit processes
- Provides key support functions and facilitates smooth operations within the office
- Exhibits strong people skills and professional communication, ensuring productive interactions with attorneys and other office personnel
- Demonstrates a comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Word, surpassing typing speed requirements with a proficiency of 35+ words per minute
Executive Assistant
Hurlbert Consulting Group
09.2012 - Current
- Research data for general business objectives
- Data entry
- Attend to required maintenance
- Balance finances
Customer Service Representative
City Public Defenders
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Perform clerical duties and serve as department receptionist to include copying, pickup and distribute mail, assist paralegals mailing out attorney letters, correct and update inaccurate information in the computer, assist and prepare jail video lists, burn and distribute BWC for attorney cases, all while under supervision and direction of all attorneys
- Answers/transfers/documents each incoming call
- Backup for assigning appointed in custody clients to their Public Defender
- Greet walk-in clients and provide current court information using Justware
- Research and communicate with external/internal customers and fellow employees
Customer Service Representative
City Public Defenders
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Answer and document incoming calls for approximately 35 people
- Verify client information
- Provide clients with current information regarding court dates
- Assist with client mail and update video lists while under the constant direction and supervision of all office attorneys
Recreation Assistant/KIDCO Afterschool Programs
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Coordinate daily inclusive activities and games for children ages 5-11 years old
- Mentor, discipline and mediate to promote healthy social skills and behavior
- Daily communication with parent(s)/guardians regarding their child's daily experience
- Conducted Youth Quality Assessments of the KIDCO program with the United Way
Seafood Department Manager/Meat Department
Sweetbay Supermarket
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Increased sales 27% first quarter!
- Analyzed business reports and conducted monthly inventories to control 'shrink'
- Oversaw associates in maintaining health regulations; educated on products and company policy
Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Century21/Rossman Realty
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Provided customers with Comparative Market Analysis, showing current sale value of property
- Educated customers on 'short sales' and Chinese drywall properties
- Assisted office, scheduled showings and updated MLS information
- Wrote 1 MILLION Dollars in contracts first year in Real Estate sales!
Design Studio Manager/Consultant
Centex Homes
11.1999 - 12.2008
- Maintained 'Excellence' in customer service awards from Walker and JD Powers surveys
- Developed and introduced structural and interior options with national and local vendors
- Invited to Open Market for vendor and product selections
- Implemented quality assurance check lists for Field Managers
- Designed and drafted Centex Homes design showroom and display venue with local vendors
Purchasing Agent/File Clerk/Mortgage Assistant
City-County Federal Credit Union
12.1992 - 10.1999
- Purchased supplies for 7 credit union branches
- Implemented 'Just In Time' inventory method for ordering and maintaining business supplies
- Ordered and approved all printed forms and Official Checks
- Designed and drafted the plan for new offsite supply storage facility and maximize space for central file room
- Processed and prepared loan documents
- Notarized and satisfied all mortgage loans and vehicle liens
Education
Bachelor of Science - Housing Design and Technology
University of Minnesota
12.2008
Skills
- Notary public certification
- Team leadership qualities
- Court filing procedures
- Client communication
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
City of Tucson Public Defenders
10.2023 - Current
Litigation Support Clerk
City of Tucson Public Defenders
02.2022 - Current
Customer Service Representative
City Public Defenders
08.2020 - 02.2022
Customer Service Representative
City Public Defenders
05.2020 - 08.2020
Recreation Assistant/KIDCO Afterschool Programs
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
01.2015 - 05.2020
Executive Assistant
Hurlbert Consulting Group
09.2012 - Current
Seafood Department Manager/Meat Department
Sweetbay Supermarket
09.2010 - 08.2012
Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Century21/Rossman Realty
04.2009 - 03.2012
Design Studio Manager/Consultant
Centex Homes
11.1999 - 12.2008
Purchasing Agent/File Clerk/Mortgage Assistant
City-County Federal Credit Union
12.1992 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Science - Housing Design and Technology
University of Minnesota
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