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Alexandra Sofia Zavala

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
Winchester, VA
08.2024 - Current
  • Manage and oversee over 120 personally assigned cases
  • Draft pleadings and discovery, prepare trial and deposition exhibits, evaluate plaintiff records, prepare subpoenas, and coordinate with attorneys, clients, and court staff to support all phases of litigation
  • Report directly to attorneys and independently administer case management

State's Attorney Intern Clerkship

Frederick County State's Attorney's Office
Frederick, MD
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assist the role of the prosecution by actively participating in the Violent Crimes Unit and reporting weekly to Chief State's Attorney
  • Collect and interpret data involving ongoing cases and sensitive material
  • Support of trial preparation and prosecutorial strategy
  • Actively observe and study of the legal process particularly with felony cases

Resident Assistant

Office of Residence Life, Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Oversaw residential communities of 20 to 70 students, promoting safety, inclusion, and personal development
  • Assist with emergency situations pertaining to crisis de-escalation, conflict management, mental health crises, and code of conduct violations
  • Plan, lead, and develop community events and complete administrative tasks to assist office of residence life operations

Attorney General

Maryland Student Legislature
Emmitsburg, MD
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Head liaison for prospective bill review in line with parliamentary procedure
  • Completed 50 plus hours of floor session and debate
  • Conducted research and data analysis to compile legislation for potential gubernatorial review

NCAA Division I Athlete

Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • 2021 NEC Outdoor Championships Competitor
  • Trained 20 plus hours per week via practice, strength and conditioning, team building events, and national level competition
  • Completed Ethical Leadership Pilot in partnership between the University and athletics

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
05.2024

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Legal Administration
  • Confidentiality
  • Research Skills
  • Advanced Computer Knowledge
  • Proofreading
  • Time Management
  • PACER
  • Judicial Dialogue System
  • Amicus Attorney
  • NetDocuments
  • PayTel Communications System
  • Microsoft and Google Applications
  • Virginia and West Virginia State Filing Systems

Additional Leadership Experience

  • President and Co-Founder, Mount St. Mary's Political Action Group, September 2021-August 2023
  • Fellow, Joe Vogel Maryland Dist. 17 Campaign and Congressional Campaign, January 2022- May 2024

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC
08.2024 - Current

State's Attorney Intern Clerkship

Frederick County State's Attorney's Office
01.2024 - 06.2024

Resident Assistant

Office of Residence Life, Mount St. Mary's University
03.2022 - 05.2024

Attorney General

Maryland Student Legislature
12.2021 - 05.2023

NCAA Division I Athlete

Mount St. Mary's University
08.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Mount St. Mary's University

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