Alicia O. Cortez
Tracy,CA
Summary
Adaptable legal professional with experience in managing legal paperwork and enhancing client communication. Detail oriented with strong communication skills for effective collaboration with law enforcement agencies, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Clerk
Stanislaus County Probation Department
Modesto, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Extracted and organized court calendar for daily hearing schedules.
- Compiled and reviewed necessary records for defendant's release and probation supervision.
- Reviewed and modified statuses of prison release dates to facilitate timely communication with probation agency.
- Manage the prompt submission of 48-hour violation reports to uphold regulatory standards.
- Reviewed and retrieved police and evidence records to ensure accurate information availability.
- Established strong communication channels with probation officers to address concerns and streamline information exchange.
Janitorial Lead
I & M Janitorial Solutions LLC
Tracy, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Demonstrate reliability and accountability in a family-owned business.
- Trained new staff on cleaning procedures and safety practices.
- Follow safety and OSHA guidelines.
- Manage time efficiently while balancing full-time employment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during shifts.
- Engaged with third-party vendors to address and resolve conflict issues, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
Modesto, CA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Adapt lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs and classroom environments.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive and engaging learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of instruction and student understanding.
- Delivered lessons in various subjects, maintaining student engagement and participation.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
Intern
Stanislaus County Public Defender's Office
Modesto, CA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported paralegals in managing and organizing legal paperwork, including subpoenas.
- Facilitated communication with Spanish-speaking clients to enhance understanding of their needs.
- Assisted public defenders during court hearings. Met with defendants to discuss case details.
- Analyzed case files, incorporating explicit evidence and police reports for thorough evaluations.
Intern
Community Legal Information Center
Chico, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted legal research to support case preparations and client consultations.
- Conducted comprehensive research on housing case laws to inform legal strategies.
- Coordinated client outreach efforts to enhance community engagement and awareness.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and case progress within database systems.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
California State University, Chico
08-2023
Skills
- Court filings and file organization
- Client communication
- Client case management
- Deadline management
- Collaborative team member
- Relationship building
Certification
- CLIPS RAP Sheet Training, DOJ - December 19, 2025
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Legal Clerk
Stanislaus County Probation Department
05.2025 - Current
Janitorial Lead
I & M Janitorial Solutions LLC
07.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
01.2024 - 05.2025
Intern
Stanislaus County Public Defender's Office
05.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Community Legal Information Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Modesto Junior College
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
California State University, Chico