Resume

SHERYL LYNN WRIGHT

P. O. Box 344
Ponder, Texas 76259
(432) 940-7113 Cell
swa724d6@westpost.net
Objective: Seeking to secure a professional position in a reputable governmental
court where I can continue to develop and enhance my skills and knowledge in th
e criminal justice field and to use my specialized training to help the communit
y.
Qualification Summary
Extensive knowledge of criminal laws, state traffic laws, legal codes and court
procedures. Highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced legal assistant with
18 years of experience. Ability to give full attention to what other people are
saying, taking the time to understand the points being made and asking questio
ns as appropriate. Strong ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the str
engths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to pro
blems. Capable of identifying complex problems and reviewing related information
to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. High sense of diligenc
e and ability to effectively multi-task several complex assignments with tight d
eadlines. Remarkable skills at organizing work and resolving problems that arise
in day to day activities. Strong computer skills and knowledge of many software
and online applications, including Microsoft Windows XP; WordPerfect 8; Microso
ft Word Pad; Microsoft Office Word 2007; Professional Write; ProDoc 4.84;ProDo
c Office Suite; Quickbook Accounting Pro 2009 & Payroll; Lotus 1-2-3; Excel; Ti
meslips; Great Plains Software , Hot Docs, LexisNexus and West Law. I am a no
tary and bondable.
Volunteer Experience:
* Member of the Texas District and County Attorney Association for 11 years; Boa
rd Member of the Key Personnel for TDCAA - 2 years
* Member of the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary - 9 years; Sec
retary - 1 year and President - 7 years.
* Member of the Kermit Downtown Lions Club - 9 years
* Member of the Medallion Home Hostesses - 3 yrs; current Secretary
* Board Member of the Winkler County Youth Sports Association - 9 years; current
Secretary/Treasurer
* Advocate for the Crisis Center - 2 yrs.
Employment History
Jan. 2, 2009 - Present LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS CAMERON AND STEPHEN TALIAFER
RO, KERMIT, TX AND OZONA, TX - Legal Assistant and general office manager. Gene
ral law practice including criminal, traffic violations, family law, personal in
jury, civil, guardianship, wills and probate; drafting documents, correspondence
, calendaring, organization and management of client's files; daily contact with
clients, witnesses and opposing counsel; responsible for handling all phases in
AP/AR for Thomas Cameron, Bunger and Cameron Ranch, and Stephen Taliaferro.
June 97 - Jan. 2, 2009 THOMAS CAMERON ATTY./WINKLER COUNTY ATTORNEY,
KERMIT, TX - Legal Assistant to Winkler County Attorney Thomas Cameron - Provide
d confidential and complex assistance and support to the County Attorney's Offi
ce, professional legal staff, and related law enforcement agencies including, bu
t not limited to, drafting, verifying, proofing, and processing various legal an
d court documents, agendas, and correspondence, maintaining calendars, schedulin
g and arranged meetings ; served as liaison between professional legal staff, wi
tnesses, law enforcement agencies, penal systems, and the general public to gath
er and exchange information and coordinate the processing of legal activities an
d documents; draft and prepare complex documents and case materials for court in
cluding dispositions, subpoenas, jury instructions, motions, and writs; execute
documents necessary for court proceedings such as trial preparations, motions an
d revocations; utilize current technologies to develop, implement, and maintain
complex filing and record keeping systems; Victim Assistant Coordinator for Coun
ty Attorney's Office; case load consisting of 600+ misdemeanor criminal cases an
d juvenile cases; responsible for handling all phases in collecting insufficient
checks through the Hot Check Division.
March 97 - June 97 RAPID TRANSPORT, INC., KERMIT, TX - JOE CHANCE
Secretary - Responsible for answering phones; interfaced with customers and comp
any management; prepared employee time sheets for payroll; logged mileage report
s and truck reports; performed substantial invoicing and customer billing; AP/AR
, general bookkeeping and correspondence.
June 95 - Jan. 97 H. THOMAS HIRSCH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ODESSA, TX
Legal Assistant - General law practice including massive criminal, family law, w
orker's compensation, civil, wills/probate; approximately 3,000 files in various
stages of pre-lit and litigation; drafting documents, correspondence, organizat
ion and management of client's files; daily contact with clients, witnesses, ins
urance adjusters/representatives, opposing counsel and court administrators; AP/
AR; manual bookkeeping; maintained time sheet ledger for attorney and legal assi
stants time.
Oct. 93 - June 95 JIMMY EDWARDS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ODESSA, TX
Legal Assistant - General law practice including criminal, traffic violations, f
amily law, medical malpractice, personal injury, civil, guardianship, wills and
probate; drafting documents, correspondence, calendaring, organization and manag
ement of client=s files; daily contact with clients, witnesses, opposing counse
l and court administrators.
Jan. 91 - Oct. 93 JOHN H. GREEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ODESSA, TX
Legal Assistant - General law practice including personal injury, medical malpra
ctice, family law, criminal, civil, wills/probate; drafting documents and corres
pondence, calendaring; organization and management of client's files; daily cont
act with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court administrators. Complete
d correspondence courses through American Schools of Paralegal Studies - Chicago
Illinois.
1986 - 1990 FULL TIME MOTHER/PART-TIME COLLEGE STUDENT
Majored in Computer Science - Western Texas College - Snyder, Tx
March 85 - Jan. 86 J & J CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, KERMIT, TX - JOE CHANCE
Secretary - Responsible for answering phones; interfaced with customers and com
pany management; prepared employee time sheets for payroll; truck reports and mi
leage reports; maintained personnel records; general correspondence and AP/AR.
June 83 - March 85 PERRY BROTHERS, INC., KERMIT, TX
Assistant Manager/Bookkeeper - General office management; AP/AR; payroll; superv
ision of six employees; responsible for maintenance of personnel and risk manag
ement files; oversight of office equipment; inventory and servicing; responsible
for facilities management and maintenance; handled all tasks of hiring and trai
ning employees; backup support for manager when required.
PERSONAL:
* Married, 5 children (all graduated and left home)
* Non-smoker
* Special Interest: Bowling, softball, water sports and golf.
REFERENCES:
Furnished upon request