Kristina Ramos
Laredo,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive issue identification and resolution, optimizing processes, and supporting team objectives. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Webb County County Attorney's Office
12.2024 - Current
- Prepares state petitions and files for prosecution and pre-summons.
- Prepares dockets for court.
- Prepares orders.
- Prepares declined and deferred forms.
- Prepares and types a variety of letters and memoranda.
- Files and indexes documents.
- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
- Scans and faxes documents.
- Schedules depositions and mediations.
- Prepares medical records requests.
- Attends meetings and conferences; prepares minutes.
- Attends court hearings.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Elections Clerk
Webb County Elections office
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Review and enter new voter information, voter changes including addresses, name, citizenship deceased and felony status
- Obtain verifications as needed
- Assist new voters with voter's applications and change of records, forward voter registration cards and other correspondence
- Interact with voters to update addressing and other issues
- Assist in the preparation and closing of election equipment, including lifting and carrying equipment, assist poll workers in pick up and return of equipment
- Assist in early voting and Election Day procedures in accordance with the Texas Election Code
- Other duties as assigned
Pre-Trial Bond Officer II
Bexar County Pre-Trial Services
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Compile interview list from daily bookings of inmates eligible to apply for release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond, inmates requiring legal counsel, and/or a Financial Data Report (FDR)
- Interview inmates to obtain all pertinent personal, employment, financial and social data required for various eligibility reports
- Verify defendant personal and employment information by contacting references provided (friends, family, employers, social workers and relevant internal and external agencies)
- Conduct background investigation on applicants utilizing computer to access Federal, State and local criminal information databases
- Submit bond interviews and supporting information to appropriate judge or magistrate for review and provides affidavits for appointment of counsel and FDR affidavits to their respective court
- Provide criminal courts with additional information or clarification and follows through as necessary
- Compile inmate release list data of applicants approved by the court and distributes to Intake Shift Supervisors and jail staff
- Instruct defendants approved for PR bond regarding release, reporting and supervision requirements
- Complete and notarizes all contractual documents related to PR Bond release
- Assist in collection and reporting of bond fees applicable from individuals released on personal bond
- Perform related duties as assigned
Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator
Pre-Trial Services
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Process all front-end court appointments of attorney at magistrate court
- Determines appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate in order to facilitate the arrested persons being magistrate, if he/she qualifies for a court appointed attorney
- Answers questions in person, by email and by telephone, regarding the indigent person in custody
- Prepares and routes appropriate Orders of indigency and court appointments to the Magistrate, appointed attorneys and pre-trial services
- Manages and monitors the court appointment list of attorneys for the magistrate
Judicial Clerk
Webb County Pre-Trial Services
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assist with initial court proceedings related to Pretrial Services and the appointment of attorneys
- Prepares Documents for court proceedings
- Coordinates and completes defendant interviews
- Gathers defendant financial information
- Assist the presiding judge in the appointment of attorneys
- Assist attorneys with questions regarding defendant information
- Scan magistrate packets and bail bond documents
- Organized and inputted data to a computer database
- Prepared and indexed magistrate packets; forwarded packets to appropriate personnel
- Contacted and advised attorneys of detention hearings
- Attended court proceedings for juvenile docket
- Processed all bond reduction review documents
- Assisted presiding judge with bonded out magistration
Legal File Clerk
Kazen, Meurer, & Perez L.L.C
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for filing all client files
- Responsible for opening and closing file for new clients
- Prepare, update, and maintain files daily
- Make copies, answer phones, and fax documents
- Shred documents
- Handle, organize move and rearrange file boxes in all file storage areas
- Complete other duties assigned by attorneys, secretaries, and office manager
Receptionist & Intake Clerk
Webb County District Attorney's Office
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Receptionist for District Attorney's Office: Assisting the public with questions and or direction regarding information needed for cases
- Intake Clerk for District Attorney's Office: Process paperwork for newly filed cases enter information on the computer regarding cases, provide newly created cases to respective secretaries for further review, pull out criminal record information for further processing, and give information that is requested for attorney's or other staff
Student Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted supervisor with filing paperwork, inputting information into the computer, picking up the mail for the office, make copies, and assist with other duties around the office as needed by other staff members
Program Specialist
Imaginarium of South Texas
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Filing paper work
- Cashier
- Receptionist
- Assisted with organizing activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2018
Associate in Arts -
Laredo College
Laredo, TX08.2018
Skills
- Bilingual
- Typing (55 words per minute)
- Photography skills
- Effective communication skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Great writing skills
- Work independently
- Case management support
- MS office proficient
- Confidentiality
- Writing and editing
- Administrative assistance
- Document filing
- File organization
Activities
- Volunteered for political campaigns (2010, 2014)
- Freshman year of college (Laredo College): Student Body President
- Student body representative at College Board of Trustees meetings
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Software
Microsoft word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Google Docs
Google sheets
Google slides
Other google application
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Small Business Owner
I own a small business where I bake desserts from scratch and sell them to my local community
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Webb County County Attorney's Office
12.2024 - Current
Elections Clerk
Webb County Elections office
10.2024 - 11.2024
Pre-Trial Bond Officer II
Bexar County Pre-Trial Services
04.2024 - 10.2024
Judicial Clerk
Webb County Pre-Trial Services
01.2023 - 04.2023
Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator
Pre-Trial Services
12.2021 - 03.2024
Legal File Clerk
Kazen, Meurer, & Perez L.L.C
04.2021 - 09.2021
Student Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
09.2018 - 12.2018
Receptionist & Intake Clerk
Webb County District Attorney's Office
02.2017 - 04.2021
Program Specialist
Imaginarium of South Texas
07.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Associate in Arts -
Laredo College
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