OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a legal assistant to utilize my acquired skills and
experience within a professional environment.
EDUCATION
B.S. Criminal Justice, with Dean's List Honors and Cum Laude Distinction,
GPA 3.61
Florida International University, Miami, FL - 04/09
. Florida Medallion Scholars Award for Academic Excellence 08/05-
04/09
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miami Dade State Attorney's Office, Eleventh Judicial Circuit - Miami, FL
Case Analyst II, 05/09-09/10
. Managed administrative location projects assigned through database
systems
. Responsible for heavy client contact to verify pertinent case information
. Determined appropriate course of action for case processing procedures
. Utilized and implemented knowledge of all legislation governing child
support actions and procedures, including case management policies and
procedures
. Processed legal referrals to serve non-custodial parents with legal
documentation
. Updated the Automated Management System with required case documentation
. Initiated correspondence necessary to verify policies applied in making
case decisions
. Processed and prioritized requests from legal department for the location
unit
. Documented comprehensive reports of reviewed findings
. Reviewed work for attainment of objectives through case records
Victim/Witness Counselor, Criminal Felony Division, Internship, 08/08-12/08
. Handled heavy call volume to solve case inquiries
. Processed returned subpoenas for negative service
. Typed and mailed correspondence necessary for client contact
. Prepared witness availability reports and trial subpoenas for trial on a
weekly basis
. Coordinated and scheduled witness depositions
. Referred victims to appropriate community resources for their assistance
. Assisted with being a Spanish interpreter for pre-filing, pre-trial, and
trial preparation
. Notified law enforcement officers and agencies regarding depositions and
trial dates
Unity Title & Escrow, Inc - Cooper City, FL
Administrative Assistant, 01/07-08/08
. Answered, placed, and screened telephone calls while managing heavy call
volume
. Handled faxing, copying, emailing, scanning, filing, and management of
pertinent documents
. Responsible for managing office inventory and purchasing supplies as
needed
. Typed letters and professional correspondence and managed
incoming/outgoing mail
. Scheduled conference calls, meetings, and appointments
. Managed calendar for management
. Provided assistance to administrative staff and assisted with various
requests as needed
SKILLS
. Fluent in Spanish
. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and Access