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Norma Rodriguez

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Assistant offers background in problem-solving while serving in multiple roles. Assists organizational efforts with attention to detail and courtesy. Brings organized attitude to completing tasks, entering data and answering phones. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Judicial Courtroom Assistant

Kern County Superior Court
Bakersfield, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Attended hearings to take notes on proceedings and rulings made by judge.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys, judges and other court personnel.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the courthouse to ensure efficient operation.
  • Provided clerical assistance related to document preparation, copying, mailing, faxing.
  • Performed data entry tasks in the court's computer system.
  • Scanned and filed documents into the appropriate case files.
  • Coordinated with attorneys, judges, clerks of court and other personnel to ensure smooth running of court proceedings.
  • Managed calendar scheduling for courtroom proceedings.
  • Managed case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Court Service Specialist

Kern County Superior Court
Bakersfield
02.2020 - 07.2023
  • Provided Customer Service.
  • Organized daily work schedule to ensure efficient use of time.
  • Responsible for covering the following Areas;
  • Reviewing new packets received from different agencies such as Bakersfield Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Kern County Sheriffs Office, and District Attorney for accuracy and completion.
  • Prioritizing upcoming court dates and At Large Warrants.
  • New Case Set Up; prepared files and assign case number, date and time stamped all incoming documents and distribute for entry depending on the upcoming court dates.
  • Data entry of direct files, complaints, and warrants.
  • Responsible for prepping and maintaining the In Custody calendar, entering add on cases that are being received from the District Attorney's office.
  • Verifying custody status, reason for court appearance and confirming if a Protective Order is needed. While ensuring deadline is met and calendar is delivered to courtroom in timely manner.
  • Criminal Protective orders; responsible for verifying charges for the cases calendared and ensuring if said cases require a CPO to be completed and scanned. Once determined what cases required a CPO, calendar is printed and CPO's are attached and given to corresponding clerk.
  • Cite and Releases; responsible for reviewing legal documents from multiple agencies local and from other counties. Check Cite and Releases for accuracy and completeness. Once document has been verified I vacate and reset for accurate court appearance. When needed I am responsible for mailing out correspondence to notify customer of a change in court date.
  • PC 1203.4 Orders; responsible for verifying order has been executed and necessary entries are made in CJIS data system in order to proceed to notify and report to DMV and the Department Of Justice.
  • Jail Mail, responsible for reviewing and answering incoming inmate correspondence.
  • Making sure to enter and scan any and all proof of non-compliance, such as work release, restitution, etc.
  • Assigned to train new incoming employees on the above mentioned desks.

Legal Assistant

Kern County Superior Court
Bakersfield, CA
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Customer Service
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Provide Information, Hand out Forms and Samples
  • Review and assist with completion of legal documents for compliance
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
  • Prepare various types of legal documents, such as dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, child support, restraining orders etc. after assessing information, facts and background information provided by customers.
  • Provide Information to customers on document process and requirements of document completion
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Prepare drafts of resolutions for official action, for various motions.
  • Prepare Orders After Hearing
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
San Jose, CA
06-1999

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Verbal Communication
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Biligual
  • Team Oriented
  • Fast Pace Learner
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Judicial Courtroom Assistant

Kern County Superior Court
07.2023 - 08.2023

Court Service Specialist

Kern County Superior Court
02.2020 - 07.2023

Legal Assistant

Kern County Superior Court
07.2018 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
Norma Rodriguez