- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
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- Kickboxing
Program Specialist I
The State Bar of California
08.2021 - Current
- Examine submitted Moral Character Determination applications to ensure completeness and adherence to submission guidelines.
- Verify that all required documents, such as the Authorization and Release form, fingerprint information, and application fee, are included.
- Reviewed Moral Character Determination applications, analyzing Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint background checks.
- Approved applications that met established moral character standards, assigned classification levels, and screened content based on classification. Collaborated with supervisors for further evaluation when standards were not met.
- Assessed adequacy of applicant-submitted documentation; determined need for and obtained reports from external agencies through coordination with applicants and relevant organizations.
- Provided information and guidance to applicants and the public on the certification process, admissions requirements, and the Committee of Bar Examiners' policies via phone and written correspondence.
- Administrate State Bar Examination sites, overseeing setup, administration, and security procedures; prepared comprehensive post-exam reports documenting site activities, applicant accommodations, and procedural violations.
- Input applicant information into the State Bar's Applicant Portal or other tracking systems.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of application statuses, including pending, incomplete, or under review.
- Send acknowledgment receipts to applicants upon submission of their applications.
- Notify applicants of any missing information or discrepancies in their applications.
- Provide guidance on how to resolve issues or complete missing components.
- Prepare and organize applications for review by Moral Character Investigators.
- Ensure that all supplementary materials are included for investigator assessment.
- Ensure that all applications comply with the State Bar's rules and regulations.
