DAISIA VINES
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Skilled Litigation Support Professional with expertise in document conversion, legal research, and trial preparation. Manages discovery processes and enhances case readiness while liaising between attorneys, courts, and clients to ensure efficient proceedings. Handles large caseloads effectively, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. Committed to advocating for clients' rights within the justice system.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Assistant
Legal Aid Society
Brooklyn, New York
03.2025 - Current
- Manage and organize discovery, investigation, and other case materials into case file using applicable data management platform. Convert files into OCR PDF files or other formats. Build trial or case notebooks, create bookmarks and indexes to assist attorney and team
- Create spreadsheets or other logs to aid in managing and organizing digital files and case information. Identify matters of significance in communication with counsel and team
- Organize and analyze discovery from prosecutors and provide in-depth analysis of the evidence to assigned attorneys identifying fact and law issues, including compliance with discovery law
- Review discovery to locate potential sources of other evidence that needs to be gathered and preserved and provide notification to attorneys and staff
- Understand New York State discovery laws and develop case law to assist attorneys in filing challenges to prosecutors’ certificates of compliance and in defense compliance. Review certificates of compliance and create a list of any potentially missing discovery for attorneys. Draft letters with counsel supervision to prosecutors regarding missing discovery for staff attorneys to review
- Provide insight, analysis, and assistance in litigation and/or mitigation strategy
- Assist attorneys and team in accessing case materials
- Assist attorneys in conducting legal research and drafting documents, including subpoenas, letters, motions, and other legal documents for attorney review Liaison between attorneys, clients and other parties to provide updates and address questions, without providing legal advice
- Ensure that cases are trial ready by coordinating witnesses, including subpoenas, and assist counsel in preparing witnesses for mitigation or litigation Oversee the retaining and payment of expert witnesses and coordinate travel and other logistics for in-person testimony at hearing or trial
- Assist attorneys in hearing and trial preparation, including trial or case notebooks, gathering documents for possible trial evidence, and assist in using platforms to aid in presenting evidence (PowerPoint, etc)
- Accompany attorneys to court and assist in litigation support during hearings and trials, including all phases of trial through notice of appeal, if any. Assist in jury selection and juror research, tracking witnesses and exhibits, document events to assist counsel, coordinate trial materials, including presentation of evidence and digital files
- Update case management system as needed
- Perform functions in the Paralegal 2 title, only as necessary and on a temporary basis
Paralegal II
Legal Aid Society
Brooklyn, New York
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Researched, digested, and outlined case records (e.g., medical, criminal history, schools, etc.)
- Drafted legal memoranda, pre-trial motions, subpoenas, and orders to produce
- Interviewed and assessed client requests for services
- Assisted with case preparation for trial and disposition
- Prepared written reports summarizing compiled information
- Obtained and copied court files; Served subpoenas and other legal documents
- Assembled court files and materials for trials, appeals, stays, and writs
- Obtained and reviewed client records and determined course of action
- Handled client and agency correspondence in connection with cases
- Served as a liaison between attorneys and clients
- Assisted clients in completing forms, releases, and other documents
- Referred clients to outside agencies and handled basic correspondence with clients
Paralegal
Kings County District Attorney's Office
Brooklyn, NY
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Interviewed civilian and police witnesses and secured all necessary information: prepared a brief narrative while obtaining and providing information to all criminal justice system participants, including police officers, court staff, victims, attorneys, and witnesses, including those who may not be receptive to the information conveyed.
- Drafted accusatory instruments utilizing knowledge of the criminal justice system, penal law and other applicable statutes.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and completed all forms used in the preparation of case folders and reviewed files to ensure that all paperwork is in order, and accurately prepared any missing documents.
- Provide assistance to arraignment personnel and to the Expeditor desk.
- Review supporting depositions and police paperwork for legal sufficiency and completeness.
Data Entry Specialist
Appliances Connection
Brooklyn, NY
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed accurate and efficient data entry and database updates to support business operations.
- Identified errors in data entry and related issues by mentioning to supervisors for resolution.
- Updated departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect current practices.
- Supported document reviews and auditing by locating and providing required data, reporting on input procedures and other relevant circumstances as necessary.
- Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.
Home Health Care Provider
Chinese-American Planning Council
Brooklyn, NY
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Managed schedules while running errands such as transporting patients to and from medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Supported field staff, patients and families in dealing with clinical issues and concerns.
Administrative/Accounting Assistant
Plaza Honda
Brooklyn, NY
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Held administrative duties while addressing various business office needs, including file and document management, inventory allocation and technical training.
- Assist the finance department in billing out deals, mailing contracts, and entering invoices into accounts payable.
- Receive and enter change of car status and grounding dates into computer system; research and complete non-revenue entries.
- Follow up with vehicles that have not been grounded within three business days.
- Identify trends and work with field personnel and dealership to ensure the process is understood and followed.
Office Manager
Bedford Brownstone Realty
Brooklyn, NY
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
- Assisted brokers and agents with daily tasks.
- Prepared and maintained new and existing listings for syndication to Streeteasy, Nestio, Trulia and Zillow.
- Responsible for running comparative sales.
- Answered phone calls, maintained email accounts, and greeted clients.
- Scheduled meetings or appointments with clients and arranged open house times weekly.
Guest Service Representative
Yuengling Center
Tampa, FL
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with Security and Administrative team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
- Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all parties, including children, parents, management staff and fellow team members, to promote smooth and efficient operations.
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
- Cultivated professional relationships with guests through active response and dedicated assistance, improving customer retention.
- Delivered key administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during peak times.
Administrative Assistant/Office Secretary
Madison R.T.S,. LLC
New York, NY
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Maintained a high level of customer service through friendly and polite demeanor.
- Answered incoming calls, greeted callers, provided information, and transferred calls to appropriate parties.
- Executed interviews with clients for job placement possibilities.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Science: Political Science Degree -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2021
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences Studies
Florida Southern College
2018
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn High School of The Arts
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Document Conversion
- Case management and software
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Discovery compliance
- Legal writing
- Trial preparation
- Critical thinking and conflict resolution
- Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
- Client relations and interviewing; Workflow
- Leadership
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal communication
- Case Law
- Analytical Research
- Organizational skills
- Court session management and assistance
- Litigation support
- Court filings
- Case analysis
- Motions preparation
Affiliations
Pedal Power, Lakeland, FL
Volunteer, Fall 2017
- Refurbish disabled bikes for donation to underprivileged youth
Jennifer Spath State Representative Election Campaign, Lakeland, FL
Canvassing Volunteer/Intern, January 2018
- Distributed fliers on a door-to-door basis, ringing doorbells, interacting with potential voters and promoting the causes of the campaign
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Class Project Participant, Spring 2018
- Interview and reflect on the experiences of visiting legal service professionals
Hard Knocks Field LLC, Tampa, FL
Hard Knocks Canvassers, Fall 2018
- Approach citizens in various neighborhoods concerning their views on the election
- Provide information about the election and ask questions about their preference
- Use tablets to gather data to analyze overall status of registered voters
Grassroots Law PAC, Brooklyn, NY
Volunteer, Fall 2021
- Federal political committee that primarily helps elect our endorsed candidates through a variety of activities aimed at influencing the outcome of the next election
Member, Alumni Association
Timeline
Litigation Assistant
Legal Aid Society
03.2025 - Current
Paralegal II
Legal Aid Society
09.2023 - 03.2025
Data Entry Specialist
Appliances Connection
12.2021 - 05.2022
Paralegal
Kings County District Attorney's Office
05.2021 - 08.2023
Home Health Care Provider
Chinese-American Planning Council
08.2020 - 04.2022
Administrative/Accounting Assistant
Plaza Honda
08.2020 - 11.2020
Office Manager
Bedford Brownstone Realty
05.2019 - 07.2020
Guest Service Representative
Yuengling Center
10.2018 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant/Office Secretary
Madison R.T.S,. LLC
04.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts and Science: Political Science Degree -
University of South Florida
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences Studies
Florida Southern College
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn High School of The Arts