Melissa Ortiz

Court Services Officer 2 Bilingual at New Jersey Courts
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, US
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Administration of Justice
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Court Services Officer 2 Bilingual
      • Apr 2020 - Present

    • Confidential Secretary
      • May 2019 - Apr 2020

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Case Manager
      • Oct 2017 - May 2019

      × Assist in the management of over 150 files from inception to closing for Senior Associate× Draft correspondence, pleadings and various documents and submit via electronic filing through New Jersey Judiciary eCourts System× Calendar and schedule management for Senior Associate× Work independently and as part of a team× Prioritize tasks that are assigned by importance× Communicate daily with clients, insurance companies, medical providers and court officers in the progression of files

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Secretary II, Staff Counsel Office
      • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

      × Open incoming suit referrals as new files and assist in all aspects of litigation until claims have settled × Draft wide array of correspondence and pleadings to aide in consistent and timely case development × Record in detail all incoming mail, discovery, requests, and other documentation by file× Maintain communication with claims department, other legal offices, court officials, clients, doctors’ offices, and any other individuals or entities involved in the progress of files× Assist designated attorneys in preparation for trials, arbitrations, depositions× Schedule and confirm video depositions of witness, doctors, etc. × Manage, confirm, and record daily calendar activity, including but not limited to court appearances, depositions and client meetings× Employ the use of the Automated Case Management System to aid in the management of cases in suit

    • Legal Secretary
      • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

      × Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text and data× Conserves attorney’s time by reading, going through, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and evaluating information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings× Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements× Provide historical reference by utilizing filing and retrieval systems; documenting and maintaining evidence.

    • Intern, Language Services
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      × Observe and independently study live interpreting in court room proceedings (English/Spanish) × Observe and independently study live interpreting in court room proceedings (English/Spanish)

    • Intern
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      × Aid in any process of file preparation necessary on any given day× Handle confidential files× Prepare various documents needed for grand jury proceedings× Calculate and complete forms needed to ensure proper billing of evidence materials× Observe trials × Aid in any process of file preparation necessary on any given day× Handle confidential files× Prepare various documents needed for grand jury proceedings× Calculate and complete forms needed to ensure proper billing of evidence materials× Observe trials

Education

  • Penn State University
    Masters in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration
    2020 - 2022
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice, Psychology
    2011 - 2014
  • Monmouth University
    Criminal Justice & Psychology, B.A., Criminal Justice, Psychology
    2009 - 2010

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