Elena Barboza
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Legal professional with extensive experience in providing top-tier administrative and legal support. Proven track record of managing case files, conducting thorough legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Dr. Lloyd A. Newton
San Antonio, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Managed case files and client documentation to ensure compliance with legal standards
- Prepared legal correspondence and briefings for attorneys, enhancing communication efficiency
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings, optimizing attorney calendars
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with E-file court on schedule to maximize case success.
Criminal Clerk
Lubbock County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
01.2020 - 10.2025
- File, organize, and retrieve legal documents, prepare case files, and ensure all paperwork conforms to legal and court procedures.
- Act as a courtroom clerk by administering oaths, recording pleas and court proceedings, swearing in witnesses, and managing evidence and exhibits.
- Maintain official records, process warrants, summonses and other court related documents and manage the movement of the money and fees.
- Receive, log, and deposit court fee and other payments.
- Serve as a point of contact for the public, attorneys, and other government agencies, answering inquiries, providing information about cases, and assisting with access to public records.
- Prepare court dockets and calendars, schedule hearings and trials ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Coordinate with various entities, including police departments, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and jail facilities.
Office Manager/ Legal Assistant
Shackleford, Hawkins & Searcy P.C.
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Received and processed all office payments in the form of checks, cash, and credit/debit cards.
- Enhanced client relationships in person and by phone with sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Researched factual investigation about the client, medical records review, document management and trial preparation.
- Drafted legal documents including motions, brief inserts, discovery documents, correspondence and legal memoranda.
- Served as a liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers and other law firms.
- Answered telephones and interviewed clients for case intake.
- Managed calendars, set up appointments, and scheduled trials, conferences, and hearings.
- Exhibited outstanding attention to detail and provided support as needed without hesitation or complaint.
- Created and implemented all policies, work processes and work assignments.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, and the firm’s accounts payable and receivable.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Vista College
06.2015
High School Graduate - undefined
05.2012
Skills
- Legal administrative support
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective multi-tasking
- Delivers results in high-pressure situations
- Leadership abilities
- Experienced with state and federal electronic filing procedures
- Calendar management
- Accounts payable management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Courtroom operations
- Trial case preparation
- Skilled negotiator
- Ethical decision-making
- Strong attention to detail
- Customer relationship management
- Administrative support
Timeline
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Dr. Lloyd A. Newton
10.2025 - Current
Criminal Clerk
Lubbock County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
01.2020 - 10.2025
Office Manager/ Legal Assistant
Shackleford, Hawkins & Searcy P.C.
10.2018 - 08.2019
High School Graduate - undefined
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Vista College