ALVARO SANCHEZ-SOLIS
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Professional with experience in legal support roles, extensive experience supporting criminal court proceedings and jury trials Skilled in preparing and reviewing official court orders, rulings, and judgments in managing legal documents, facilitating court procedures, and maintaining accurate records. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills valued in legal settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Clerk
Superior Court of California County of Sacramento, Criminal Division-Trial Unit
Sacramento, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Experience supporting criminal court proceedings and jury trials
- Skilled in preparing and reviewing official court orders, rulings, and judgments
- Experienced in managing confidential legal records and sensitive evidence
- Strong ability to coordinate with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and the public
- Proven ability to maintain accurate court records and official minutes
- Knowledgeable in court procedures, legal documentation, and case management systems
- Courtroom operations and trial support
- Knowledge of judicial procedures and criminal case processing
- Jury selection and jury management
- Preparation and processing of court orders, judgments, and legal rulings
- Reviewing legal documents for compliance with applicable laws
- Preparing official court documentation (orders, judgments, probation orders, commitments)
- Managing trial exhibits and evidence
- Coordinating trial calendars and legal hearings
- Assisting judges, attorneys, and court staff during proceedings
- Organizing and managing high-volume legal records and files
- Coordinating with multiple departments and agencies
- Drafting professional correspondence and notices of court action
- Responding to public inquiries in person, phone, and email
Paralegal
Crowell Law Offices, Criminal Defense & Personal Injury
Sacramento, CA
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Drafting legal motions, pleadings, and discovery requests
- Preparing expungement and petitions for certification of rehabilitation
- Preparing subpoenas and legal filings in multiple counties
- Opening and managing new criminal and traffic cases
- Maintaining organized physical and electronic case files
- Monitoring deadlines and tracking case progress
- Gathering evidence and status reports for attorneys
- Preparing discovery requests and supporting documentation
- Conducting legal research to support litigation strategy
- Coordinating case preparation with attorneys
- Communicating case updates and gathering documentation from clients
- Scheduling consultations and client meetings
- Interpreting between attorneys and Spanish-speaking clients
- Translating written legal documents and correspondence (English ↔ Spanish)
- Managing attorney calendars and court hearing schedules
- Scheduling client phone conferences
- Filing legal documents with courts in multiple jurisdictions
- Scanning and organizing high-volume legal documents
Student Assistant
American River College, Behavioral & Social Sciences Division
Sacramento, CA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Administrative and clerical support
- Records and document management
- Data entry and database maintenance
- Office operations and supply management
- Event and project support
Student Assistant
Los Rios Community College District Office, Employee Benefits Department
Sacramento, CA
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Administrative and clerical support
- Customer service and high-volume call management
- Records and document organization
- Confidential personnel records handling
- Employee support for benefits and retirement inquiries
- Office operations and supply inventory management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Filing systems and records maintenance
- Professional communication with staff, faculty, and students
Education
A.A - Political Science
American River College
Sacramento, CAA.A - Legal Assisting
American River College
Sacramento, CAA.A - Social Sciences
American River College
Sacramento, CAJ.D. -
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01-2030
Skills
- Strong organization
- Bilingual
- Office administration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Case file preparation
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Courtroom & Legal Procedure
- Legal Document Management
- Litigation & Trial Support
- Case & Records Management
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Expungement Clinic at American River College
- Naturalization Fair Immigration Clinic (CAIR)
- Shelter La Posada Home
- Student Government Association (SGA)
Certification
- Bilingual Certificate; Language institute from El Paso Community College
- Typing Certificate; Sacramento Works Job Center-Hillsdale AJCC
Timeline
Court Clerk
Superior Court of California County of Sacramento, Criminal Division-Trial Unit
03.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Crowell Law Offices, Criminal Defense & Personal Injury
06.2020 - 03.2023
Student Assistant
American River College, Behavioral & Social Sciences Division
01.2020 - 05.2020
Student Assistant
Los Rios Community College District Office, Employee Benefits Department
05.2017 - 05.2020
A.A - Political Science
American River College
A.A - Legal Assisting
American River College
A.A - Social Sciences
American River College
J.D. -
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento