Andrea Espinoza
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Judicial Assistant with a proven track record at Pima County Superior Court, adept in legal document analysis and court process management. Expertise in docket preparation and case analysis, coupled with exceptional schedule management skills, ensures efficient court operations. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality and has significantly enhanced judicial review efficiency. Experienced Judicial Assistant with substantial background in legal procedures and court operations. Demonstrated skills in drafting judicial orders, liaising between judge and legal counsel, and managing complex case files. Strengths include solid communication abilities, keen organizational skills, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Known for improving office efficiency by streamlining court processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judicial Assistant
Pima County Superior Court
Tucson, AZ
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Reviewed, analyzed and summarized legal documents for judicial review.
- Conducted research to support judicial decisions.
- Drafted correspondence, orders and opinions for the court.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing pleadings and motions with the court clerk's office.
- Organized daily calendars for judges, attorneys and other court personnel.
- Attended hearings and trials to provide assistance to the judge or magistrate during proceedings.
- Arranged travel plans for judges on official business trips.
- Assisted in preparing trial exhibits including video recordings, photographs, diagrams and evidence files.
- Responded to inquiries from members of the public regarding procedures followed in the courts.
- Facilitated communication between various departments within the court system.
- Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
- Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
Legal Secretary
Public Defense Services - Juvenile Divison
Tucson , AZ
05.2017 - 10.2023
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Legal Secretary
Legal Defender's Office
Tucson, AZ
05.2008 - 05.2017
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Scheduled and made appointments for four attorneys.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels and ground transportation for senior leadership.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Generated documents and presentations using large repertoire of software programs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Legal terminology
- Legal documents
- Docket preparation
- Court processes
- Case analysis
- Document drafting
- Filing systems
- Confidentiality
- Court procedures
- Schedule management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- State of Arizona Notary, Expiration date August 2026
Software
Outlook
Excel
JustWare
Work Availability
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Timeline
Judicial Assistant
Pima County Superior Court
10.2023 - 08.2024
Legal Secretary
Public Defense Services - Juvenile Divison
05.2017 - 10.2023
Legal Secretary
Legal Defender's Office
05.2008 - 05.2017
- State of Arizona Notary, exp. 2026
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Pima Community College
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