Monica Lopez
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Criminal Courtroom Assistant with extensive experience at Maricopa County Superior Court, excelling in courtroom management and jury coordination. Proven ability to enhance case processing efficiency and maintain order during proceedings. Skilled in e-courtroom technology and adept at public interaction, ensuring a seamless court experience for all participants.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Courtroom Assistant
Maricopa County Superior Court
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2023 - Current
- Works directly with the public, jurors, attorneys, case managers, court staff, outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSO deputies, and court security.
- Prepared the courtroom for hearings, coordinated courtroom actions with the Courtroom Clerk, and managed the courtroom during proceedings, maintaining order and the integrity of the court process.
- Prepare the jury room, oversee the jury panel, escort jurors to and from the courtroom, and tend to the needs of the jurors.
- Assist witnesses and attorneys during proceedings, including monitoring exhibit admissions prior to publishing to the jury by using e-courtroom equipment.
- Prepare e-courtroom equipment (FTR recorder, white noise machine, e-presentation equipment, fingerprints, etc.).
- Utilizes the court system to check in and print court calendars to determine whether case parties are present. Obtain additional information/documents needed for court from litigants, call all parties into the courtroom, and communicate cases with the Courtroom Clerk and Judicial Officer.
- Prepare files for the court, distribute the court calendar, review files for missing information and court readiness, review motions for accuracy, and compliance with the rules of procedure.
- Assist with court processing, setting hearings, and providing hearing dates during court proceedings.
- Use the data entry system for hearing outcomes and results of the court systems in real time in order to maintain accurate data, modify existing records, or initiate court-ordered actions.
- Works collaboratively with other divisions and offers assistance when needed.
- Provides backup coverage for Judicial Assistant duties at the direction of the Judicial Officer.
Criminal Administrative Assistant
Maricopa County Superior Court
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Directs public to appropriate Court programs, resources,facilities, and outside agencies
- Responds to case-related inquiries from the public, attorneys, Judicial Officers, and Judicial Branch staff
- Reviews case status reports, conducts research and performs other case management-related functions
- Trains new and existing staff on departmental processes, policies, and procedures
- Initiates, updates, and maintains case-related information in Court software
- Assists in the preparation of statistical reports
Minute Clerk
City of Tulsa Municipal Court
Tulsa, Oklahoma
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepare and generate daily arraignment/conference review dockets each day while gathering court documents, citations from court records, and preparing tickets for public defenders for the incustodies.
- Write/type pleading, fines, and costs in the computer/paper for each individual's case that is going on during court.
- Communicate and work alongside judges, attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors, probation officers, and the remainder of the court staff and public.
- Used imaging, JURIS, Excel, and Word.
- Prepare expungements and expunge them out of the system.
- File documents/citations.
- Special Service Court, dealing with citizens that are experiencing mental health homelessness by connecting them to services including housing, medication, etc. and suspending/expulsing tickets on the citizens' commitment to the program.
- Issue warrants
Secretary
City of Phoenix Planning and Development
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Greet customers and answer incoming calls regarding questions about the department and whom they should contact.
- Check mail daily and distribute it to appropriate mailboxes.
- Help keep the supply room organized, and conduct a monthly inventory on office supplies.
- Distribute toner and order toner boxes.
- Create and distribute extended construction hours permits to customers using KIVA and Excel.
- Helped call candidates for interviews among different sections of the department.
- Performed duties entering data, creating files, and editing Preliminary Reports. Create and edit the weekly reports for plan review.
- Prepare and process preliminary meetings in accordance with open meeting laws, including posting results.
- Conduct research, accept payments, determine main eligibility, and serve customers via phone, email, or in person for Steel Fabricators.
Cashier
Octane Raceway
Scottsdale, Arizona
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Greet customers and answer incoming calls for customers regarding pricing and location.
- Accept payment (cash/credit cards) in the county money drawer at the end of each shift.
- Train new employees in Admissions on procedures.
- Monthly inventory of prizes, clothing, and office supplies.
- Helps with filing the necessary paperwork for supervisory staff.
- Check mail daily and distribute appropriate personnel.
- Help organize donation baskets.
- Hostess for birthday parties and corporate events.
- Organize gathering sections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Courtroom management
- Case processing
- E-courtroom equipment
- Jury coordination
- Legal documentation
- Public interaction
- Data entry
- Clerical experience
- Schedule and calendar management
- Calendar management
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Criminal Courtroom Assistant
Maricopa County Superior Court
08.2023 - Current
Criminal Administrative Assistant
Maricopa County Superior Court
03.2023 - 08.2023
Minute Clerk
City of Tulsa Municipal Court
03.2022 - 02.2023
Secretary
City of Phoenix Planning and Development
11.2019 - 02.2022
Cashier
Octane Raceway
02.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School
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