Michael Blanco
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional with solid experience in court services, well-prepared for demanding environments. Skilled in case management, legal documentation, and customer service. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, organized, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Services Assistant 3 (Supervisor Certification)
Los Angeles Superior Court
04.2024 - Current
- Receive, process and review legal documents for completeness and accuracy
- Schedule court appearances and hearings; prepare and update court calendars; review case files for completeness and further processing
- Receive filing fees, cash bail, fines and account payments; processes mail payments; balance receipts; prepare and maintain records of collected amounts
- Update files by posting information to case management system; research case events at the request of attorneys, other agencies or the public
- Prepare and issue writs, warrants and other official court documents; compose and prepare correspondence
- Prepare juror notification; excuse potential jurors and defer jury service; conduct juror orientation; coordinate jury empanelment
- Plan, organize and coordinate the assignment and scheduling of cases to courtrooms, and the transfer of trials between districts
- Prepare and maintain documentation of trial events and monitor case progress
- Oversee calendar and case flow management, including analyzing and evaluating possible case management issues
- Conduct analytical studies of case management practices and provide recommendations
- Comply various statistic and case management reports for submission to the Judges and court administration
- Complete complex special planning and research projects for judicial officers and the court as assigned, including strategic plans, and analyzing impact on court wide policy changes
- Respond to inquiries or complaints from judicial officers, attorneys, other governmental agencies, and the public
- Lead a small support staff involved in the administration of a highly specialized central district unit
- Facilitate and prepare meeting minutes and agendas for staff meetings
- Coordinate activities and maintain liaisons with other judicial agencies
- Streamlined communication between court personnel, attorneys, and the public for improved case management.
- Increased overall productivity by assisting with administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing paperwork, and organizing office materials.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-pressure situations by prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines consistently.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling various legal documents and records accurately.
- Researched confidential cases to prepare corresponding reports and legal documents.
Community Health Fair Coordinator
Arroyo Vista Family Health Center
03.1991 - Current
- Extended health care services and coordinate activities for yearly health screening, for uninsured citizens in the community
District Human Resources Coordinator
Wild Oats Markets
05.1999 - 04.2001
- Coached store management on fair employment practices in accordance with company mission and values
- Investigated and resolved employee relations issues and managed legal/ethical complaints
- Assisted management with recruitment, screening, interviewing and making recommendations on key candidates for employment
- Tracked, analyzed and addressed turnover issues by store
- Responsible for new store openings
- Monitored benefits, compensation process, and performance reviews
- Managed rewards and recognition program
- Completed HR audits for developmental plans of action and to record continued improvement
- Ensured that stores were in compliance with all federal, state and local employment/labor laws
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Government
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Event Planning
- Strong Organization
- Legal Terminology Knowledge
- Data entry proficiency
Certification
Supervisor
Volunteer Experience
Community Health Fair Coordinator, Arroyo Vista Family Health Center, 03/01/91, Present, Extended health care services and coordinate activities for yearly health screening, for uninsured citizens in the community.
Timeline
Court Services Assistant 3 (Supervisor Certification)
Los Angeles Superior Court
04.2024 - Current
District Human Resources Coordinator
Wild Oats Markets
05.1999 - 04.2001
Community Health Fair Coordinator
Arroyo Vista Family Health Center
03.1991 - Current
Supervisor
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Pasadena City College
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