Aaliyah Smith
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and dependable court professional with over 5 years of administrative experience in municipal and educational settings. Skilled in court operations, records management, and public service. Currently serving as the Court Administrator at Garden Ridge Municipal Court, supporting judicial and prosecutorial staff while ensuring compliance with court policies and procedures. Pursuing an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies with the goal of advancing into court administration and legal management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Administrator
City of Garden Ridge
Garden Ridge, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Oversaw court schedules and operations to facilitate efficient case processing.
- Coordinated communication between judges, attorneys, and court personnel for effective case management.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to allocate resources efficiently across court departments.
- Crossed trained to handle water payments, city permits, and other municipality duties
Deputy Court Clerk
Harker Heights Municipal Court
Harker Heights, TX
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Process legal and court documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court procedures and state law.
- Collaborate daily with the Municipal Court Judge and City Prosecutor to facilitate case management and hearings.
- Maintain detailed records and organize case files for efficient retrieval and reporting.
- Manage payment processing, citations, and financial transactions with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Provide professional, courteous assistance to the public and respond to inquiries regarding court procedures.
Library Clerk
Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library
Harker Heights, TX
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported administrative and outreach operations for a busy public library.
- Designed promotional materials for public programming and community engagement.
- Maintained organized systems for cataloging and circulation, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
VA Office Assistant
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Fort Knox, KY
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed and organized confidential student files.
- Entered data accurately into student record systems.
- Assisted students in a professional and welcoming environment.
- Received, sorted, and distributed important documentation.
VA Office Assistant
Central Texas College
Savannah, GA
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Answered phone calls and returned voicemails.
- Greeted students and visitors.
- Handled and filed student records.
- Multitasked between academic responsibilities and office tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2022
Associate in Arts - undefined
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Alfred Ely Beach High School
Savannah, GA05-2018
Skills
- Level I Certified Court Clerk (Level II Certification in Progress)
- Legal Document Management & Compliance
- Court Operations & Administration
- Records & Financial Management
- Interpersonal Communication & Public Relations
- Office Management & Scheduling
- Team Collaboration
- Written & Verbal Communication
Certification
- Level I Certified Court Clerk through the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center
- Level II certification in progress
Timeline
Court Administrator
City of Garden Ridge
12.2025 - Current
Deputy Court Clerk
Harker Heights Municipal Court
08.2023 - 12.2025
Library Clerk
Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library
09.2021 - 08.2023
VA Office Assistant
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
09.2019 - 03.2020
VA Office Assistant
Central Texas College
08.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Louisville
Associate in Arts - undefined
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Alfred Ely Beach High School
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Central Texas College