EDWIN ACOSTA
walden,New York
Summary
Results-driven Court Clerk Supervisor with expertise in case management and scheduling efficiency. Committed to maintaining compliance with legal standards while fostering a positive team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Clerk Supervisor
NYS Unified Court System
New York, New York
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated case filing and documentation processes for various court cases.
- Trained new staff on court procedures and system usage protocols.
- Managed scheduling of court hearings and appointments efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with legal standards and court regulations consistently.
- Oversaw the maintenance of accurate records within the case management system.
- Monitoring courtroom activity during trials or hearings, ensuring order is maintained at all times.
Court Clerk
NYS Unified Court System
New York, New York
09.2010 - 07.2022
- Processed legal documents and maintained accurate court records daily.
- Assisted judges and attorneys with case management and scheduling tasks.
- Facilitated communication between court personnel and external stakeholders effectively.
- Coordinated jury selections and managed juror information throughout proceedings.
- Prepared courtrooms for hearings, ensuring all materials were available and organized.
- Responded to inquiries from the public regarding court procedures and documentation.
- Implemented filing systems to enhance document retrieval and organization efficiency.
- Trained new clerks on operational procedures and best practices within the court system.
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
- Maintained confidentiality concerning all matters heard in open court or discussed with attorneys or clients.
- Managed calendar scheduling for courtroom proceedings.
- Organized and maintained a large database of records, including case files, court dockets, and other related materials.
- Reviewed paperwork submitted by attorneys to verify accuracy before submitting it to the judge.
- Attended all sessions of court and recorded minutes of proceedings.
- Updated records after each hearing or trial was concluded.
- Verified accuracy of case information entered into the computer system prior to hearings or trials.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately before trial dates.
- Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
- Managed daily court dockets to ensure efficient case progression.
- Implemented electronic filing systems to improve document management.
- Trained new staff on court procedures and document handling practices.
- Scanned paper documents into electronic format for storage in computer databases.
- Managed jury selection and service processes, including juror notifications.
Court Officer
NYS Unified Court System
New York, New York
04.2007 - 09.2010
- Monitored courtroom decorum and addressed any disruptions promptly.
- Escorted prisoners between jail facilities and courthouses for hearings or trials.
- Attended trials and hearings to ensure safety, security, and compliance with the law.
- Maintained order in the court by monitoring and controlling disruptive behavior of individuals present.
- Enforced court orders and judgments as directed by the judge.
- Enforced courtroom rules of behavior to eliminate disruptions.
- Answered visitor questions, guarded jurors, and escorted prisoners in non-public areas and courtroom.
- Screened persons entering courthouse with magnetometers to retain unauthorized firearms and contraband.
- Handled evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
- Patrolled interior and exterior of courthouse to secure premises.
Education
BBA - Finance
Baruch College
New York (City), NY06-2011
Skills
- Case management
- Scheduling efficiency
- Electronic filing systems
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Court Clerk Supervisor
NYS Unified Court System
07.2022 - Current
Court Clerk
NYS Unified Court System
09.2010 - 07.2022
Court Officer
NYS Unified Court System
04.2007 - 09.2010
BBA - Finance
Baruch College