Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Deputized Courtroom Clerk
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Natalie Barreto

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dedicated Criminal Courtroom Specialist with extensive experience in legal documentation, case management, and courtroom procedures, eager to transition into a criminal intelligence analyst role. Proven ability to analyze complex information, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and support legal processes in high-pressure environments. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning, with a keen interest in leveraging data analysis and investigative techniques to support law enforcement and enhance public safety. Seeking to apply my organizational skills and legal knowledge while acquiring new competencies in intelligence analysis to contribute effectively to your team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Criminal Courtroom Specialist 2

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
10.2023 - Current


  • This role involves preparing case files, managing courtroom schedules, and assisting judges and attorneys to facilitate smooth and orderly court sessions along with notating all hearings on dockets
  • Prepare and organize case files, ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate and available for proceedings
  • Coordinate and schedule courtroom activities, including trial dates, hearings, and other events
  • Assist judges, attorneys, and court staff during proceedings by providing essential documents and managing courtroom logistics
  • Maintain detailed records and case information, updating systems to reflect case statuses and outcomes
  • Serve as a liaison between court personnel, law enforcement, attorneys, and other stakeholders

Key Responsibilities :

  • Attend all hearings including arraignments, dispositions, violation of probation, motions, pre trial and jury trials.
  • Process and file legal documents, court orders, and records
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and databases
  • Assist in the preparation and organization of court dockets and schedules
  • Provide administrative support to judges, attorneys, and court personnel
  • Respond to request for information from other law enforcement agencies.
  • Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal standards in all clerical duties
  • Evidence collection: Collect evidence, documents, and reports related to each legal case

Intake Manager

John Bales Attorneys
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: Head of Intakes for one of the largest law firms in Tampa, FL
  • Managing a high volume firm with responsibilities involving: Acceptance, denials and referrals of new cases
  • Work with potential new clients in person
  • Receiving and organizing sensitive information into Trialworks database
  • Preparing correspondence and legal contracts
  • Sending and receiving contracts
  • Perform intake questionnaire for all new clients
  • Moderator for morning meetings
  • Handle all intake meetings
  • Obtain pertinent information from new clients
  • Perform initial data entry, updates, and maintain electronic files including making appropriate entries to have complete and accurate records
  • Listen, observe and understand case sensitive evidence such photos, videos, recordings and emails
  • Make phone calls and send messages to various other professionals
  • Keep detailed notations
  • Fast paced, multi tasked responsibilities
  • Received, recorded, and responded to incoming and outgoing telephone and email communication
  • Head of Intakes for one of the largest law firms in Tampa, FL

Personal Assistant

Ticiana Burdge
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Communicate client project requirements to vendors and contractors to ensure client satisfaction
  • Transport children to and from school, activities, and appointments to allow clients to perform their professional responsibilities
  • Display absolute discretion when updating client database to keep all information confidential
  • Safely transport clients children
  • Review personal documents and private records such as emails to provide professional correspondence in client absence
  • Manage clients' homes prior to arrival and performed house-sitting duties to satisfaction
  • Established professional relationships with trustworthy vendors such as dry cleaners, tailors, and designers to alleviate the clients daily schedule

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Minor in Legal Studies

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
01.2021

Skills

  • Interpreting statistical data related to case outcomes
  • Proofreading expertise
  • Case file preparation
  • Communication Skills
  • Filing systems
  • Policy analysis
  • Court records research
  • Confidentiality
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Clerical experience
  • Organization
  • Records management
  • Time management
  • Resilience to stress
  • Legal research
  • Adobe Sign
  • Trial works
  • Odyssey
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem resolution
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Reliability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Ability to work with the public in a professional and courteous manner
  • Investigative techniques
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Security clearance
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Law enforcement cooperation

Certification

  • Microsoft Word PowerPoint Certified
  • Certificate of Completion Harvard HLS2X: Contract Law. Certificate Verified by edX

Additional Information

  • Donations Volunteer, Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa, FL, 02/01/19
  • Non-Profit Volunteer Performer, Entertainment Review, Tampa, FL, 2012-2018

Deputized Courtroom Clerk

Sworn in as a Deputy Criminal Courtroom Clerk with responsibility for assisting judges and attorneys during court proceedings while ensuring compliance with legal procedures. Managed official records including filing documents, Issuing and recalling warrants, preparing case files and maintaining the integrity of the courts docket, having access to Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office  official website to research case and booking numbers for defendants. Administered oaths to witnesses, jurors and other parties in the courtroom, ensuring proper legal protocols were followed. Collect evidence, documents and reports related to each legal case.

Timeline

Criminal Courtroom Specialist 2

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
10.2023 - Current

Intake Manager

John Bales Attorneys
02.2022 - 10.2023

Personal Assistant

Ticiana Burdge
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Microsoft Word PowerPoint Certified
  • Certificate of Completion Harvard HLS2X: Contract Law. Certificate Verified by edX

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Minor in Legal Studies

Saint Leo University
Natalie Barreto