SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYMENT

Confidential, January 2012-Present
Legal Assistant

Duties:

Duties include assisting Assistant United States Attorney’s in preparing legal documents such as Indictments, Trial preparation, Depositions, Subpoenas, Arrest Warrants, PSN Forms, Penalty Sheets and any other federal legal documents requested by the Assistant United States Attorney. Also provide legal research using Lexis Nexis, Court Link, West Law in order to provide AUSA’s with case laws that will assist them in trial preparation. Prepare Trial Notebooks, arrange all traveling for material witnesses, victims or for Assistant United States Attorney’s. Prepare all financial litigation request forms for cases and process it with the Fiscal Department. Prepare all reimbursement forms regarding travel for AUSA’s and for witnesses testifying for Grand Jury or Trial. Open and Close files for the United States Attorney’s Office. Follow up with Federal Agents and local police departments regarding cases. Provide AUSA’s with any new information collected from Agents or the police. File information packages in the Federal Clerk of Courts which include Information, Certificate of Trial Attorney, Penalty Sheets, Arrest Warrants and original Waiver as well as Notices or Motions using CM/ECF for AUSA’s and any other legal documents that needs to be filed etc. Daily update any notices, motions or any legal documents that were filed using CM/ECF into the Q-Drive File. Request holds to the United States Marshal’s using proper documentations. Prepare discoveries for AUSA’s, scan high volumes of copies, make copies, go through everyday mail and distribute it accordingly, compose routine correspondence, send out mail, answer a high volume of calls per day, also serve as a backup assistant for other AUSA’s when their assistant is not present as well as receptionist for the Major Crimes Division.

Confidential, Miami FL, August 2011- December 2011
Paralegal

Duties:

Duties include recording legal information into Time Matters daily, record docket deadlines into attorney’s calendars. Draft pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, discovery which includes Request for Admission, Interrogatory and Request for Production. Communicate with clients/insured, public adjusters regarding case status on a daily basis. Summarize depositions, discovery responses from other parties, draft settlement agreements and releases, prepare and update indices of pleadings, discovery and other file materials, organize and maintain case file including discovery and trial notebooks, perform online research regarding criminal record, driving record and civil suit histories, perform legal research using West Law and Lexis Nexis, assists with preparation for hearing/mediations/trials. Schedule mediations and depositions, communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insured, expert witness, court personnel and communicate with attorneys on a daily basis.

Confidential, Miami FL, October 2010 – June 2011
Paralegal, Office Manager

Duties:

Duties included analyzing facts, composing initial drafts of documents and pleadings, interviewing witnesses; drafting Interrogatories, responding to Discovery, Request for Production, and Request for Admission, assisting attorneys with deposition summaries and case summaries; conducting legal research, organizing and preparing trial notebooks, pleadings and exhibits to be used at trial. Receive and read incoming mail; track and routinely update general litigation, claims, and administrative case/file status; associate incoming mail with hearing files; review citations daily to create files, maintain legal records in order. Plan schedules, initiate and carry out all legal form preparation, correspondence, clerical processing, court filing, and notifications necessary for presentation of cases by attorneys; examine legal documents to assure that all necessary legal steps of points have been covered, and that all legal deadlines are met. Advise the attorney’s of upcoming trial commitments and special items needing their attention; organize their documents and information. Schedule and complete arrangement for witness’s appearance at trials and hearings. Organize and summarize witness information for use in litigation or potential litigation; analyze witness information/statements/documents and put them into summary format; check cites to ensure accuracy of legal pleadings and brief; drafts/edit pleadings and motions; perform legal research using law libraries and proper case citation form.

Confidential, Miami FL, July 2010 – October 2010
Felony Legal Secretary

Duties:

As a Legal Secretary in the felony division my duties included clerical assistance to attorneys in the Public Defender Office. I serve at times as a backup secretary for other assigned legal secretaries when they are absent. Handle confidential matters daily relating to all division of the Public Defender Office. Type summonses, subpoenas, information writs, indictments, petitions to revoke, legal documents, chapter 119, motions to compel, memos to the state, etc. Answer approximately 50 calls daily and provide information to County staff and to the general public which may require the understanding of case process and degree of patience for emotional matters relating to parties involved in each case. Coordinated with Judicial Assistant to put cases on calendar, updating calendar into PD FACTS on a daily basis. Compose routine correspondence. Make copies of court file and fax documentation. Obtain information utilizing the County and State computer terminals. Maintain a variety of office files and records including files of arrest warrants, records on felonies, neglect and abuse cases. Schedule appointments with witnesses, officers, and minors, and coordinate with Co-Counsel and State Attorney Office. I dealt with 4 attorneys in whom I handled all secretarial requests for 538 cases.

Confidential, Miami FL, April 2010- June 2010
Felony Receptionist

Duties:

As a receptionist in the felony division my duties included clerical assistance, handle confidential matters daily relating to all division in the Public Defender’s Office. Was also responsible in putting important legal documentation into the computer as well as subpoenas. Answer over 400 calls daily and provide information to superior staff and to the general public which required the understanding of case process and degree of patience for emotional matter relating to parties involved in the cases. I also greeted visitors and directed them to proper offices or locations. I interacted with public aid employees to obtain and provide information on cases, obtain information utilizing the State and County computer terminals. I also maintain a variety of office files and record including files of arrest warrants, records on felonies, neglect and abuse cases, etc. Scheduled appointments and obtain pertinent information to individual cases with subpoenaed witness, law enforcement personnel and other parties.

Confidential, Miami, FL, March 2008 – August 2008
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Counselor

Duties:

While working as a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Counselor at Fellowship House I was responsible in monitoring 20 individuals who are currently in community control, probation, custody release, and parole. I prepared treatment plans with clients, conducted individual counseling sessions with clients on a regular basis, and modify counseling techniques as needed to assist clients in behavioral change and with various living problems and addictions. I also conducted group counseling sessions as a co therapist or guides in educational discussions using prepared materials. I monitored client’s behavior every day, maintaining case notes during treatment process. Completed psycho-social and other detailed intake forms or daily forms; evaluated client needs and refer them to appropriate treatment program if necessary.

EDUCATION

Certificate in Paralegal
Master in Business Administration/General Management
Certificate in Justice Administration; G.P.A. 3.3 /4.00
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, minor in Sociology;

• Dean’s List, 2006
• Dean’s List, 2007

Completed 40 credit hours towards Bachelors degree in Education

RELEVANT COURSES

• Human Resource Management
• Applied Research Method
• Criminal Law
• Managerial Psychology
• Sociology
• Planning & Regulatory Management
• Courts & Criminal Justice System
• Managerial / Business Psychology
• Legal & Regulatory Management
• Psychology
• Law & Psychiatry
• Business Marketing Management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced with research topics involving White Collar Crimes and Principles of Sociology
• Experienced extensively with West Law, Lexis Nexis, Adobe Acrobat, research databases and search terms
• Capable of handling over 500 case load with up to Four (4) attorneys.
• Extensive experience in large case management in the following areas of law: Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Federal Law, Immigration and Family Law.

SKILLS

Qualification

• Have a United States Government Security Clearance
• Functional Assessment Rating Scale Certified

Computer

• Type 55 Words Per Minute
• Proficient in Time Matters
• Proficient in Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Office Publisher
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

LEGAL QUALIFICATION

• Experience with Preparing Notices, Motions, Pleadings, Summons, Affidavit and scheduling Depositions, Etc.
• Experience with Preparing Trial Notebooks.
• Experience with Responding to Discovery including drafting Interrogatories, Request for Production and Request for Admission. Experience with following up with deadlines.
• Knowledge with district and federal court procedures and policies.
• Knowledge on Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation.
• Experience with Case Management.
• Experience with preparing Subpoena for law enforcement, witnesses, Insurance Companies and Banks.
• Experience with preparing and filing Seal and Expunge Cases.
• Experience in Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury Practice, Family Law, Foreclosure Cases and Immigration Law.
• Experience with preparing Federal Indictments, Information, Complaints, etc.

PERSONAL

• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
• Good written and oral skills
• Highly Motivated to succeed
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
• Self directed, reliable, detail oriented, dedicated, organized, and anxious to learn new things
• Analyze situations carefully and take effective action, work independently
• Maintain confidentiality related to the area of work
• Ability to lead discussions, conceptualize and communicate effectively

REFERENCE

Produced upon request.