April Edwards
West Point
Summary
Results-driven Youth Court Administrator with expertise in case management, legal compliance, and court scheduling. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and streamline operational processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Court Administrator
Clay County
West Point
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication among judges, attorneys, and court staff to ensure clarity and efficiency in court processes.
- Managed court schedules and case calendars for efficient operations.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations and administrative policies, supporting the integrity of court operations.
- Oversaw staff by assigning tasks and evaluating performance to enhance team effectiveness.
- Prepared reports on court activities and cases.
- Organized court documents and maintained accurate filing systems.
- Processed payments related to fines or fees imposed by courts on defendants.
- Attended hearings at the request of the presiding judge or senior administrator.
- Ensured proper maintenance of courtroom equipment including audio and video recording devices.
- Coordinated with IT department to resolve technical issues and maintain computer systems.
Deputy Clerk
Clay County Chancery Clerk's Office
West Point
06.2025 - Current
- Managed opening and closing of court cases, maintaining accurate case timelines.
- Initiated legal proceedings for commitment cases.
- Prepare commitment orders.
- Coordinate transportation for the commitment hearings.
- Processed legal documents for filing, ensuring compliance with court regulations.
- Authenticated legal documents for court use.
- Maintained accurate records in case management systems.
- Collected, posted, and reconciled filing fees, contributing to accurate financial records.
Intervention Court Case Manager
16th Circuit Court District
West Point
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized support strategies.
- Assessed client needs, developed service plans, and monitored progress towards achieving goals.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Collaborated with community resources to enhance client services.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies to facilitate client support.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate safety of living environments and ensure compliance with client needs.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Performed drug testing on female participants.
- Participated in monthly court reviews with the participants.
- Organized documentation and maintained accurate client records.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Coordinated case plans with clients and service providers.
Circuit Court Administrator
16th Circuit Court District
West Point
01.2010 - 12.2022
- Managed judicial calendars to ensure timely case disposition and minimize delays.
- Managed court schedules and ensured timely case processing.
- Coordinated communication among judges, attorneys, and the public to facilitate case understanding and processing.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the court, ensuring adherence to procedures and effective service delivery.
- Provided administrative support to judges, attorneys, witnesses, jurors, law enforcement officers, victims and others involved in proceedings.
- Maintained security protocols within the courthouse setting including access control measures for visitors and attorneys.
- Coordinated with other departments in the courthouse to ensure efficient processing of legal matters.
- Addressed inquiries from the public regarding court procedures and services.
- Maintained filing systems for court records and documents.
- Attended hearings at the direction of the presiding judge.
- Wrote, proofread and corrected records documents, file letters and professional correspondence.
- Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
- Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management.
Legal Secretary
Lee S. Coleman
West Point
08.2004 - 12.2009
- Managed legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
- Communicated effectively with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Assisted in trial preparation by gathering evidence and preparing supporting materials for attorneys.
- Coordinated court filings by scheduling hearings, tracking filing deadlines, and managing calendaring events.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records to support ongoing legal matters.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Created new client files to streamline case management.
- Maintained office supplies and equipment to ensure smooth daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Point High School
West Point, MS06-1989
Skills
- Youth program management
- Case management
- Court scheduling
- Court procedures
- Legal compliance
- Judicial administration
- Report generation
- Documentation
- Budget management
- Expense reporting
- Team collaboration
- Ethical decision making
Certification
- Certified Court Administrator 2011, Mississippi Judicial College
- Certified Court Administrator 2026, Mississippi Judicial College
- Intake Officer Certification 2026
- Drug Screening Certification 2023
Timeline
Youth Court Administrator
Clay County
06.2025 - Current
Deputy Clerk
Clay County Chancery Clerk's Office
06.2025 - Current
Intervention Court Case Manager
16th Circuit Court District
02.2023 - 06.2025
Circuit Court Administrator
16th Circuit Court District
01.2010 - 12.2022
Legal Secretary
Lee S. Coleman
08.2004 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
West Point High School