YADIRA C. DURAN

*** **** ****** ******, **** ***, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 • acoj29@r.postjobfree.com • 973-***-****

EDUCATION

Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida

Candidate for Juris Doctor, December 2014

Activities: Member, Hispanic American Law Student Association

Volunteer, Hispanic National Bar Association

Spanish Interpreter, Volunteer Interpreter Program

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

Bachelor in Psychology, Minor in Chinese Studies, May 2011

Activities: Hearing Panel Associate, Committee on Student Standards;

Mentor, Dimensions; Member, Dream Project; Parliamentarian, Pre-Law Society;

Studied abroad at Tsinghua University Beijing, China

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Defender Office, 4th Judicial Circuit Jacksonville, Florida

Legal Intern May 2013 – December 2014

• Research and draft briefs and memoranda for cases involving criminal felonies in Florida.

• Visit and speak with clients to discuss questions about the status of their case.

• Assist in preparation of motion hearings.

Naturalization and Citizenship Clinic Jacksonville, Florida

Coordinator January 2014 – May 2014

• Obtained necessary skills to properly screen and advice potential applicants for the United States

citizenship application process.

• Developed strategies to ensure smooth citizenship application process and to detect potential legal

conflicts.

• Coordinated with local groups and organizations to promote and obtain support for Citizenship Day.

Ray Middle School Baldwinsville, New York

Intern September 2010 - May

2011

• Assisted school psychologist in planning routines for students struggling with learning disorders.

• Maintained progress notes for all students to ensure proper documentation of session content.

Aldo Paramus New Jersey; Wayne, New Jersey; Manhattan, New York

Sales Associate May 2008 – December 2011

•Assisted in achieving sales by assisting customers in the selection and purchase of handbags and shoes.

•Demonstrated products, emphasizing features and benefits.

• Assisted with management of retail inventory for store by monitoring store inventory.

Bird Library Syracuse, New York

Student Assistant September 2007- May 2011

• Assisted Syracuse University students and staff with locating different references in Bird Library.

• Acquired working knowledge of numerous online databases and library organization systems.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• Fluent in Spanish

• Proficient in LexisNexis and Westlaw Legal Research; Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Interests include traveling, painting, trying new foods, and spending time with my dog Tyler.

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