Jessica Acevedo
Odessa
Summary
Seasoned Court Supervisor with strong background in managing court operations and staff. Possess comprehensive knowledge of court procedures, laws, and regulations. Excel at ensuring smooth workflow, maintaining decorum, scheduling hearings and trials, and supervising support staff. Demonstrate leadership skills that ensure effective team coordination resulting in improved productivity and efficiency within previous roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Municipal court supervisor
Town of Pecos City
Pecos
02.2024 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily court operations to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate legal documentation consistently.
- Monitored courtroom activities to uphold decorum and procedural integrity.
- Maintained accurate records of court proceedings and decisions made by the judge or magistrate.
- Facilitated court proceedings by managing courtroom calendars, scheduling hearings and trials.
- Ensured that all legal documents were properly filed in a timely manner.
- Prepare Capias Pro Fine and FTA as ordered by the Municipal Judge.
- Enter, modify, confirms, and clear warrants in the case management system.
- Process warrants recalls, time-served credits, payment arrangements.
- Gathered and prepared court documents for criminal and traffic appeals.
- Maintained and processed financial reports to ensure correct reporting and disbursement ; review and reconcile receipts for payments of fines and fees; prepared daily bank deposit; assisted with preparation of budget; monitor expenditures and costs.
- Compile and submitted statistical and financial reports to the city, State Office of Court Administration and Texas Judicial.
- Submitted conviction report to DPS and created a council report each month.
- Workend cooperatively and jointly with court clerk to provide quality customer service.
- Assisted the public with sensitive issues; resolve difficult customer issues; served as court liaison to other departments and agencies.
- Entering bond amounts and certifying case information on behalf of the judge in the PSRS.
- Processed case referral and data transfer to MVBA. Payment collection and processing.
Municipal Court Clerk
Town of Pecos City
Pecos
08.2018 - 02.2024
- Processed court documents and maintained accurate case files for municipal proceedings.
- Assisted in scheduling court hearings and managing calendars for judges and attorneys.
- Provided customer service to the public regarding court procedures and legal inquiries.
- Maintained records of payments and fines, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Supported the implementation of new filing systems to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Prepared court dockets and distributed necessary materials for scheduled sessions.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to facilitate timely case management.
- Entered data into computer databases including case numbers and other pertinent information.
- Provided customer service to court patrons in person, by telephone, or via email.
- Managed office supplies inventory levels ensuring adequate stock is available at all times.
- Informed defendants of their rights and responsibilities in court proceedings.
- Maintained dockets of pending cases and scheduled court dates as necessary.
- Attended training sessions related to Municipal Court Clerk duties.
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
- Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
- Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
- Acted as court cashier, processing billing and payments for fines, bonds, bail and other court fees, also recording details of payment and reporting missed deadlines or delinquency.
- Processed online payments and entered notes in the case management system to release paid violations.
- Verified daily collections of court fines and fees.
- Processed and reviewed community service orders, verified completion of community service hours.
- Prepared and scheduled show cause hearings.
- Prepared and email appropriate court letters and documentation for defendants.
Municipal Court Associate Judge
Town of Pecos City
Pecos
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Determined probable cause for issuing arrest warrants.
- Performed marriage ceremonies according to state laws.
- Ruled on requests for restraining orders filed by victims of domestic violence or stalking incidents.
- Managed arraignments and bail determinations.
- Advised the defendants of their rights and Municipal Court procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX 01.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- Court operations
- Case management
- Legal documentation
- Financial reporting
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Court Clerk level 1
- Certified Court Clerk level 2
Accomplishments
- Administrative service employee of the year 2022.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Municipal court supervisor
Town of Pecos City
02.2024 - 04.2026
Municipal Court Associate Judge
Town of Pecos City
03.2020 - 12.2021
Municipal Court Clerk
Town of Pecos City
08.2018 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At El Paso
01.2016 - 05.2018