Lori Swatton
Adminstrative assistant
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About
Highly experienced Court Services Specialist with 8+ years of expertise in judicial process support, complex offender documentation management, and high-level administrative support within superior and district courts. Possesses a strong foundation in both Criminal Justice and Business administration, enabling efficient management of legal, financial, and procedural court operations. Proven ability to build rapport with diverse populations, ensure strict confidentiality, and maintain efficiency under high-pressure, high-volume judicial environments.
Advanced proficiency in specialized court systems and programs including CJIS, CARI, MassCourts, DCAMM, and Prevailing Wage.
Experience
Administrative Assistant at Suffolk Superior Court (2023-05 – Present)
Administrative support for Suffolk Superior Court operations
- Scheduled and facilitated high-priority virtual meetings for key leadership (Directors, Regional Managers, Project Engineers), ensuring seamless communication for court operations.
- Managed all court program documentation, ensuring 100% compliance and timely submission for DCAMM and Prevailing Wage programs.
- Coordinated CORI submissions for new employees and various court personnel.
- Streamlined and coordinated complex interview processes for new hires, handling all scheduling, reporting, and panel preparation.
- Utilized Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Microsoft Project, CAMIS, Zoom, Teams, and COMMBUYS to support critical legal and administrative operations.
Probation Case Specialist at Lynn District Court (2015-06 – 2023-05)
Managed high-volume probation caseloads and criminal justice documentation
- Maintained accurate and detailed progress documentation for a high-volume caseload of probationers throughout the court cycle.
- Ensured data integrity by accurately updating CJIS and CARI systems with critical criminal history and real-time case updates.
- Supported probation officers with case research, complex scheduling, and record analysis.
- Handled RMV and DOR inquiries for compliance validation and case management.
Administrator for Public Defenders (Concurrent Role) at Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) (2015-06 – 2022-05)
Legal document processing and public defense administrative support
- Accurately processed and filed 100+ legal documents daily in a high-volume, deadline-driven legal environment.
- Independently managed 30+ active legal dockets, providing critical file analysis and preparing documentation for public defense counsel.
- Delivered consistent, high-level administrative and clerical support to a team of public defenders.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Criminal Justice – Bunker Hill Community College (1994 – 1998)
High School Diploma – Winthrop High School (1986)
