Assistant Office

Nia Maxwell

Telephone: 850-***-****( E-Mail: ***.*******@*****.***( 545 Florida Blvd.,

Neptune Beach, FL 32266

LEGAL EDUCATION

Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, FL

Juris Doctorate, May 2013

Honors: Recipient of Governor's Scholarship (merit-based),

Activities: Moot Court Honor Board Member, Student Ambassadors

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, April 2010

Grade Point Average: 3.35/4.0

Honors: Dean's List (multiple semesters), Zeta Tau alpha

Foundation's scholarship recipient, Debate scholarship,

Bright Futures Scholarship

Activities: Zeta Tau Alpha executive council, Pre-law program, Speech

and Debate

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Public Defender's Office, 4th Judicial Circuit

Jacksonville, FL

Intern Jan

2013- May 2013

. Performed arraignments and pre-trial hearings in front of Judge

Salvador, Felony Division CR-E

. Actively took part in depositions for upcoming felony trials

. Observed the effective use of proper voir dire during jury

selection

. Drafted Motions to Suppress and assisted attorneys in research for

upcoming trials and motion hearings

Florida Coastal School of Law, Criminal Defense Clinic

Jacksonville, FL

Certified Legal Intern Aug

2012-Dec 2012

. Managed an average of seven clients at one time

. Established attorney-client relationships in seeing each case from

start to finish

. Gathered research, interviewed witnesses and victims, and drafted

motions

. Represented each client in their court proceedings under the

supervision of a licensed attorney

Public Defender's Office, 4th Judicial Circuit

Jacksonville, FL

Investigative Unit, Volunteer

Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

. Conducted initial client intake interviews at the Duval County

Jail

. Gathered preliminary statements and drafted reports to assist in

the assignment of a public defender

. Worked at establishing a trusting relationship with clients to

maximize free flowing, open and honest dialogue

King & Dolaghan, P.A. Jacksonville,

FL

Legal Assistant June 2010-

Sep 2010

. Organized documents to be submitted to mortgage companies for loan

modifications

. Assisted in preparing foreclosure defense pleadings, and filed

them with their respective court

. Kept open, effective communication with clients through the

process of foreclosure defense and obtaining a loan modification

. Acted as liaison for the client and mortgage company

. Observed lawyer client meetings as part of the mentoring process

SKILLS & INTERESTS

. Public Speaking, Westlaw, LexisNexis

. Interests include traveling, baseball, and enjoying the beach with

my dog Drifter.

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