JESSICA ZAPATA
Bexar County District Clerk
San Antonio,Texas
25
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Legal Professional experienced in legal documentation and courtroom procedures. Managed case files and coordinated court schedules through strong organizational skills and knowledge of legal terminology. Committed to maintaining accurate records and ensuring efficient court operations.
Work History
Civil Court Clerk
19 Years 9 Months- Maintained court dockets, updating case dispositions post-hearings and trials to ensure accurate records.
- Answered inquiries from the public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Examined legal documents for compliance with law and procedures, facilitating proper case processing.
- Maintained hearings on the jury and non-jury docket.
- Prepares court correspondence & maintains case files.
- Coordinates the appearance of parties for cases scheduled on daily dockets.
- Performs data entry and computer research of individual cases, court dates and dismissal or appeal information.
- Research cases and placed cases on dismissal docket.
- Ordered office supplies to ensure availability for daily operations.
- Assigned to a judge and works closely with the Judge to maintain the court's calendar.
- Prepared detailed court case reports and statistics to support judicial decision-making.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from the public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Meets with judges and lawyers to coordinate functions of the court.
- Used Odyssey to prepare dockets or calendars of cases.
- Answers questions in person and by telephone regarding court procedures.
- Executed the scanning of all pleadings submitted by external customers for digital records. filed by external customers using a Kodak machine.
- Initiated Zoom meetings to facilitate virtual court proceedings. Created breakout rooms and assigns participants to breakout rooms.
- Troubleshooted basic AV needs, knows how to set up and take down the AV cart.
- Processed civil court filings, ensuring accurate docketing and compliance with court procedures.
- Maintained case records in case management systems with strong attention to detail.
Mailroom Clerk
5 Years 3 Months- Receives, sorts, delivers, pickups and processes courier items, interoffice mail, and USPS mail.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Operated automated mail processing equipment to efficiently sort and collate mail.
- Relieved the receptionist for breaks and lunch.
- Performed customer service duties working with outside couriers and vendors.
- Provided customer service support to external couriers and vendors to ensure smooth delivery operations.
- Track courier and accountable items using FedEx, UPS, Certified mail.
- Accepted incoming mail and packages for processing., sorts, delivers, pickups and processes courier items, interoffice mail, and USPS mail.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
With A Concentration in Human Resources Management
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
High School Diploma
Skills
Legal research
Court Operations
Filing systems
Verbal and written communication
Multi-tasking multiple projects
Interpersonal communication
Independent work
Promptness and professionalism
Quick learner
Proficient in Word
Excel
Adobe
Organizational skills
Case Law Analysis
Fast Learner
Customer Satisfaction
Timeline
Civil Court Clerk
Bexar County District Clerk
01.2007 - CurrentRead More
Mailroom Clerk
Clarke American
05.2001 - 08.2006Read More
San Antonio College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
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John F Kennedy High School
High School Diploma
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Tx, US
BBA from Human Resources Management
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