Knowledgeable Court Specialist with a strong foundation in judicial procedures and administrative support. Adept at managing court dockets, preparing legal documents, and assisting judges during court proceedings. Demonstrated ability in maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with court protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Specialist
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Miami, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Prepare detailed court calendars and judges personal calendar
- Run and prepare NCIC and local criminal history reports
- Communicate with litigants before, during, and after hearings to ensure understanding of procedures
- Prepare parties for hearings and ensure safety protocols are followed
- Organize and review case files pre- and post-hearing to ensure accurate filing
- Prepare, organize, and send all post-hearing forms to litigants
- Track and ensure compliance with firearms paperwork; contact litigants to increase compliance
- Coordinate with the Department of Corrections for in-custody litigants
- Coordinate with interpreters to ensure timely interpretation services
- Assist judge with compiling training materials for judicial education programs
- Develop unified protocols for domestic violence court specialists
- Train new court specialists on policies, procedures, and protocols
- Assist other judges and court specialists as needed
- Maintain effective communication with judge and judicial assistant
- Attend workshops and seminars to improve technical skills
- Proficient with CJIS, Odyssey, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and courtroom technology
Bailiff
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Miami, FL
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured courtroom safety and security
- Maintained order and upheld courtroom standards
- Organized defendants into virtual Zoom hearing rooms
Deputy Sheriff
Salem Sheriffs Office
Salem, VA
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained safety and security in and around courthouse premises
- Coordinated inmate transport between jail, court, and hospitals
- Transported patients under temporary detention orders to psychiatric facilities statewide
- Documented safety plans for high-risk trials
- Managed and served civil process paperwork
- De-escalated hostile situations
- Attended technical classes and workshops to improve skills
Production Cell Coach Supervisor
Rowe Fine Furniture
Elliston, VA
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Supervised 8-member production team
- Ensured quality control, worker safety, and production quotas
- Coordinated workflow with sewing and body frame departments
Upholsterer
Rowe Fine Furniture
Elliston, VA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Assembled various furniture styles using upholstery tools and equipment
- Produced high-quality finished products
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
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Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Salem, VA
06-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Salem High School
Salem, VA
01-2004
Skills
Courtroom etiquette
Legal research
Legal writing
Document preparation
Strong organization
Case file preparation
Data entry
Filing systems
Court procedures
Court records research
Accomplishments
- 2025 Employee of the Year Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Developed standardized training program for new Bailiffs and Court Specialists (2023)
- Led and instructed training sessions
- Created standardized firearm affidavit form
Certification
- Trauma-Informed Courts Regional Training March 2024
- FCIC/NCIC Limited Access Certification August 2023
- Federal Air Marshal Service: Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed Training April 2020
- Cultural Diversity Course February 2020
- FEMA: Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism Awareness February 2020
- FEMA: Introduction to Incident Command Systems January 2020
- FEMA: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response January 2020
- Dale Carnegie Leadership, Management & Customer Service Certification 2017-2018