Leticia Soliz
Yuma
Summary
Experienced with legal documentation, courtroom procedures, and administrative support. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage case files and ensure timely processing. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with judges, attorneys, and court staff, contributing to smooth courtroom operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Civil Clerk
Yuma County Justice Court
10.2022 - Current
- Supported judges and attorneys with well-organized documentation, ensuring smooth court proceedings.
- Assisted with training new clerks, sharing knowledge on best practices to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service when assisting visitors at the front counter, handling inquiries with tact and professionalism.
- Contributed to a professional courthouse environment by maintaining orderly files and workspaces for staff use.
- Expedited services for clients by accurately processing fee payments and issuing receipts promptly.
- Managed a diverse caseload, consistently meeting deadlines for filings and other required actions.
- Reduced errors in case management by diligently reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated effectively with law enforcement agencies regarding subpoenas, warrants, civil matters, writs or other legal matters as needed.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations by keeping abreast of changes in legislation affecting court procedures.
- Enhanced efficiency by streamlining court processes and implementing new filing systems.
- Improved communication between parties by promptly responding to inquiries from attorneys, litigants, and the public.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless coordination of court activities and resources.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive legal documents and information.
- Prepared accurate court orders and judgments under tight deadlines, enabling timely enforcement of rulings.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
- Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
- Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
- Researched case law and legal documents to support judicial decisions.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Stayed up-to-date on Arizona laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Reduced backlog of cases by prioritizing urgent matters and delegating tasks appropriately among team members.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the department, resulting in improved overall performance and job satisfaction among staff members.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective leadership strategies and open communication channels between team members.
Court Clerk II
Yuma Justice Court
09.2010 - 10.2022
- Working front counter for the Justice Court, I was responsible for accepting paperwork for new and existing files; enter confidential data into computer system; process and record fines paid at counter, mail, or online; process and record cash bonds posted at court; research inquiries needed to help assist customers at counter; answers questions and resolves issues for customers needing guidance with civil, criminal, or traffic cases; perform a variety of clerical duties to include customer service, answering multi-phone lines, receipting of monies and support courtroom procedures on a daily basis
- Follow court procedures and uses own knowledge and discretion when dealing with incidents at court counter
- Prepares legal forms for public and ensure all legal paperwork is correct and accurate for their use
- Support relationship between courts and law enforcement agencies as well as surrounding entities such as county attorney’s office, public defenders, and private attorney practices
- Responsible for scheduling hearings for Judge regarding special detainer, eviction actions and injunction against harassment and order or protection hearing requests
- Other duties include quashing of active warrants, updating court system to lift suspension on drivers license, entering or updating information on small claims, civil cases for monetary value at front counter
- Process commencement of small claims, civil cases and protective orders
- Prepare civil court and small claims docket entries, filings, entry of default judgments, writs of garnishments/execution/restitution, and correspondence
- Assist and respond to civil questions from the general public and court staff regarding civil court procedures
- Provide information contained in docket entries and other non-confidential materials in case files, provide guidance answering general questions concerning deadlines and explain the meaning of terms and documents used in the court process and procedures of small claims and civil cases, judgments and garnishments
- Train and assist new personnel in civil process and procedures
- Establish new procedures within the department to work more efficiently
- Research and obtain knowledge necessary to update the department and maintain records according to civil law
- Bailiff civil hearings, prepare orders and maintain court calendars as needed
Security Control Officer
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
04.2007 - 09.2010
- My responsibility as a security control officer was to ensure the safety of staff and prisoners on a daily basis by monitoring prisoner activities and prisoner transports
- Keeping record and logging time in/out of units as well as audio/visual documentation
- Worked in booking area which consisted of entering all new bookings into the Yuma County Detention Center editing and proofreading law enforcement booking reports; releasing of prisoners when bonds were posted; disposition of cases and processing of paperwork once returned from courts
- Conducted all clerical duties to include faxing, filing, data entry, file updates and court preparation; wants and warrants checks, collection of bonds and prisoner property were also part of daily duties
- Responsible for maintaining/coordinating calendar for prisoner visitation with attorneys, law enforcement or family visitation
- Worked in a heavy traffic, high volume environment under pressure with strict time limitations
Education
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice Studies
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE
Yuma, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Effective Written Communication
- Typing Speed: 60 WPM
- Office Support Proficiency
- Proficient in Data Entry
- Collaborative Team Player
- Detail-Oriented Quality Assurance
- Ability to Perform Under Pressure
Timeline
Chief Civil Clerk
Yuma County Justice Court
10.2022 - Current
Court Clerk II
Yuma Justice Court
09.2010 - 10.2022
Security Control Officer
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
04.2007 - 09.2010
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice Studies
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE
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