1. PAMELA BAGLEY WILLIAMS
10105 Colechester Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(757) 676-1387 | pamela.williams@richmond.edu
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SUMMARY
Dedicated professional with 17 years of court experience as a Deputy Clerk. Extensive
experience in case management and document imaging systems. Detail-oriented with excellent
organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively. Demonstrated ability to work well
under pressure and to provide quality customer service.
EDUCATION
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA August 2016 – Current
Currently Enrolled, Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Spotsylvania County Circuit Court August 2006 – March 2016
Probate Specialist/Deputy Clerk
Scheduled and conducted probate proceedings for estates, guardians and conservators.
Set up case files and processed all wills and adoptions.
Processed paperwork received from the Commissioner of Accounts involving
inventories, accountings, show cause orders and foreclosures.
Trained staff and provided guidance in resolving complex probate matters.
Collected payments for probates, fines and court costs.
Chesapeake Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court August 2002 – August 2004
Deputy Clerk
Prepared and processed legal documents with a high-degree of accuracy and in
accordance with the court’s policies and procedures.
Organized and prioritized cases to ensure frequent deadlines were met.
Attended docket sessions and provided support to judges in the courtroom.
Assisted attorneys, law enforcement, various state agencies and the general public both
over the phone and in person.
Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court February 1997 – August 2002
Deputy Clerk
Prepared and processed legal documents in a high-volume court and in accordance with
the court’s policies and procedures.
Attended docket sessions and provided support to judges in the courtroom.
Provided assistance to attorney, state agencies and the general public in filing motions,
noting appeals and photocopying court documents.
Collected payments for fines and court costs.
2. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program June 2011
Wrote the first item conservation grant for preservation of Spotsylvania County Circuit
Court historic records for present Clerk of Court.
Consulted with vendors to ensure compliance with grant guidelines.
Awarded $15,601.00 in grant funding for Spotsylvania Circuit Court.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Probate 101: Basic Information on Probate and Wills July 2014
Prepared and presented a PowerPoint presentation on the probate process to senior
citizens of the Rappahannock Area on Aging of Spotsylvania.
Presentation was designed to provide general information on the probate process and
the preparation of wills.
Spotsylvania Historical Records: Archival Holdings & Research Aids October 2013
Prepared and presented a PowerPoint presentation at the local meeting of the Daughters
of the American Revolution (Mine Road Chapter/Fredericksburg) on the historical
archival holdings of the Spotsylvania Circuit Court.
Presentation was designed to promote a better understanding of the availability of
historical books and records that can be utilized for genealogical research at the Circuit
Court.
COMMUNITY-BASED PRESENTATIONS
Fredericksburg Economic, Development and Tourism
Keynote speaker for regional family reunion workshops hosted by the City of
Fredericksburg Economic, Development and Tourism from 2012 to 2015.
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Keynote speaker for the 2014 Family Reunion Workshop hosted by the Chesapeake
Parks, Recreation and Tourism at the Chesapeake Convention Center.
REFERENCES
Available upon request