Heather Lobato
Lodi,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in court operations and staff training. Demonstrated ability to coordinate schedules effectively and develop policies that drive efficiency. Committed to ensuring compliance and resolving public inquiries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Services Supervisor
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised court operations to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
- Coordinated effective scheduling for court hearings and personnel assignments.
- Trained new personnel on court protocols and administrative processes.
- Developed policies to enhance court efficiency and service delivery.
- Resolved public inquiries regarding court services and procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate personnel in court operations.
- Oversaw scheduling of hearings and trials for assigned cases.
- Managed daily operations of court services unit, including staff hiring and performance evaluation.
Office Coordinator
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed schedules for interpreters during court proceedings.
- Coordinated interpreter availability with court calendars.
- Requested and booked interpreter services as needed.
- Arranged interpreters for trials involving defendants and witnesses.
Courtroom Clerk
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Managed court documents and maintained accurate case files.
- Assisted judges during trials by organizing exhibits and evidence.
- Recorded court proceedings and transcribed minutes for official records.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys, witnesses, and court officials.
- Scheduled hearings and coordinated courtroom logistics efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with legal procedures and maintained courtroom decorum.
- Trained new clerks on courtroom operations and case management systems.
- Managed courtroom dockets and scheduled cases for trial dates.
- Organized exhibits used during trials or hearings.
- Performed data entry tasks in the court's computer system.
- Cooperated with prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, and bailiffs during pre-trial activities.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys, judges and other court personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of court proceedings and decisions.
Legal Process Clerk
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA
12.2007 - 02.2015
- Processed legal documents for court proceedings and maintained case files.
- Assisted in scheduling hearings and managing court calendars efficiently.
- Reviewed filings for compliance with legal standards and procedural rules.
- Provided support to legal staff during trials and hearings as needed.
- Managed confidential information while adhering to privacy regulations diligently.
- Answered phones in a professional manner while taking accurate messages.
- Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
Skills
- Court operations
- Case management
- Scheduling efficiency
- Staff training
- Document management
- Team leadership
- Court procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Scheduling
Timeline
Court Services Supervisor
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
08.2023 - Current
Office Coordinator
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
06.2021 - 08.2023
Courtroom Clerk
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
02.2015 - 06.2021
Legal Process Clerk
Superior Court of California County of San Joaquin
12.2007 - 02.2015