Clifton "Cliff" Mitchell
Pace,FL
Summary
Experienced Senior Judicial Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the court system with dedicated background to assisting the judiciary with assistance to prosecutors, defense attorneys and professional work with court staff. I have an excellent track record for being a punctual, dependable, hard working leader which is displayed in many ways. Would come highly recommended by my current employer.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Judicial Specialist
Escambia County Clerk Of Court
Pensacola, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared and issued capias, summons, subpoenas and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations following Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure pursuant to Rule 8.040 and 8.041.
- Performed duties as a Florida Notary since May of 2021 and as Deputy Clerk for over 20 years.
- Assist local Judge's and Judicial Assistants with complex cases.
- Maintained confidentiality under Chapter 39 and Chapter 985 of Florida Statutes.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
- Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges, and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
- Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
- Reviewed and maintained child support files and databases.
- Uploaded vital statistic applications to Florida Courts E-filing Authority database for adoptions, paternity and Final Judgments for Termination of Parental Rights.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others as lead trainer in the department.
Judicial Specialist
Escambia County Clerk Of Court
Pensacola, FL
05.2010 - 07.2016
- Worked closely with Judge's to execute bond estreature to forfeit bail bond to the county, which required extensive knowledge of Chapter 903.26 of Florida Statutes and Criminal Procedure.
- Received and submitted payments for fees and fines.
- Calculated judgment and interest for lien/judgment payoffs for title companies
- Liaised with general public to process document requests and provide customer service by phone or email and in person, keeping records of payments and documents provided.
- Attended required meetings and conferences as well as training sessions to develop and maintain understanding of current conventions and laws.
Office Assistant III
Escambia County Clerk Of Court
Pensacola, Florida
08.2004 - 04.2010
- Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington High School
Pensacola, FL05.2001
Skills
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Correspondence
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Legal Terminology
- Information Confidentiality
- Case Summaries
- Legal and Court Processes
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Employee Training
- Dependable and Reliable
- Criminal Law
- Reliability
- Courtroom procedures
- Case management
- Attention to detail
Education and Training
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Timeline
Senior Judicial Specialist
Escambia County Clerk Of Court
08.2016 - Current
Judicial Specialist
Escambia County Clerk Of Court
05.2010 - 07.2016
Office Assistant III
Escambia County Clerk Of Court
08.2004 - 04.2010
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Pensacola State College
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington High School
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