Patricia Herrera
North Miami Beach,Fl
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to consistently exceed expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pretrial Services Officer
Miami-Dade County
Miami, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored released defendants on bond or probation, ensuring they adhered to all conditions of release.
- Reviewed case files for accuracy and completeness prior to trial.
- Obtained information from law enforcement agencies, victims, witnesses, family members, employers, and other sources as necessary.
- Collaborated with attorneys and judges in preparing cases for trial.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with defendants including notes on progress made while under supervision.
- Attended court proceedings related to assigned cases and provided testimony when needed.
- Provided support services such as referrals for substance abuse treatment programs or job placement assistance.
- Assisted coworkers by translating for Spanish-speaking defendants, victims, families or other sources.
Courtroom Clerk II
Miami-Dade County
Miami, FL
10.2015 - 08.2022
- Attend court sessions daily and take minutes of actions and proceedings.
- Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, trial dates, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and payment of courts costs and fines.
- Prepared legal documents such as pleadings, motions and subpoenas for court proceedings.
- Reviewed case files to ensure accuracy and completeness of information and compliance with relevant laws.
- Maintained accurate records of court proceedings and decisions.
- Organized and secured exhibits used during trials or hearings.
- Performed data entry tasks in the court's computer system.
- Managed courtroom dockets and scheduled cases for trial dates.
Courtroom Clerk I
Miami-Dade County
Miami, FL
01.2008 - 10.2015
- Maintained judge’s calendar and prepared the daily court schedule
- Attended court daily and recorded rulings
- Updated the daily court calendar via the various CJIS screens
- Researched and docket all criminal pleadings filed in and out of the courtroom
- Answered inquiries from the state attorney’s office and the public defender’s office concerning the content or status of cases scheduled or in progress
- Assisted in training new employees.
Court Records Specialist I
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for the accurate filing and maintenance of court case filings in the Family Court Division: Domestic Violence Unit
- Assisted public concerning the status of court cases
- Filed and retrieved legal documents and court records
- Assisted with research and preparation of files at the motion, arraignment, and judicial review desk
- Researched and docket all criminal pleadings filed
- Assisted at the information counter with Spanish-speaking clients.
Crisis Counselor Outreach Worker
08.2004 - 12.2006
- Assisted disaster applicants with coping with the psychological aftermath of the disaster
- Helped disaster applicants understand their current situation and reactions
- Assisted in the provision of emotional support
- Provided door-to-door outreach in the impacted area
- Encouraged linkage with other individuals and agencies that may assist with additional support and information
- Provided disaster mental health public information materials, videos, and flyers utilizing the FEMA publications
- Developed a children’s program.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology
Miami-dade college
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Florida International University
04.2005
Associates of Art - Social Work
Miami-dade college
04.2000
Certificate - Accounting/Budgeting
Skills
- Microsoft Office/Teams
- Strategic Planning
- Reporting and Documentation
- Proficient in CJIS
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Typing Speed: 35 WPM
- Time Management
- Staff Training
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Pretrial Services Officer
Miami-Dade County
08.2022 - Current
Courtroom Clerk II
Miami-Dade County
10.2015 - 08.2022
Courtroom Clerk I
Miami-Dade County
01.2008 - 10.2015
Court Records Specialist I
11.2006 - 01.2008
Crisis Counselor Outreach Worker
08.2004 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology
Miami-dade college
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Florida International University
Associates of Art - Social Work
Miami-dade college
Certificate - Accounting/Budgeting
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