Danielle Solomon
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented administrator with background in Criminal law, rules and procedures. Dedicated to faithful interpretation of laws with deference to legislative intent and purpose. Seeking full-time opportunities that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Magistrate
Supreme Court Of Virginia
06.2024 - Current
- Applied legal knowledge to analyze complex issues, resulting in well-reasoned decisions and judgments.
- Issued warrants for search, arrest, civil issues, and bail based on probable cause findings.
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Ascertaining and applying facts to relevant legal principles.
- Maintaining order and decorum in highly charged, sensitive circumstances
- Presided over various types of cases, ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice.
Administrative Legal Assistant
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
08.2022 - Current
- Use Case Management System electronic database to manage, update client case information.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Provide notary services for legal drawings such as, affidavit and subpoena's to assist clients case.
- Drafted, reviewed, and filed legal correspondence motions with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Managed and prepared daily case dockets and coordinated with court personnel.
Pre-law Intern
U.S Office Of Personnel Management
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Gained valuable legal experience and insight into regulations and policies associated with administrative law and compliance.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Undergraduate Research Fellow
NSU Center Of African American Public Policy
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Examine and analyze digital archives of Norfolk Journal and Guide database on Brooks Memorial Library aimed to provide research on issues affecting or involving African American Community entitled “Community Impact of Displacement Policies in Norfolk, Virginia”.
- Obtained informed consent of over 150 research subjects or guardians.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Leveraged highly effective communication and active listening skills to work
effectively with diverse backgrounds and accomplish common research goals.
Education
Master of Legal Studies - Criminal Law
American University. Washington College of Law
Washington, DC05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2022
Skills
- Legal Research (WestLaw, LexisNexis)
- Certified Notary Public, Information Verification
- Client Rapport-Building
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Impartiality and Ethical Judgement
Certification
- Certified Notary Public, Commonwealth at Large - Commission expires March 31, 2027.
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Trained - July 2023
Additional Information
Interest:
- Digital Forensic Analysis
- Information Technology
Timeline
Magistrate
Supreme Court Of Virginia
06.2024 - Current
Administrative Legal Assistant
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
08.2022 - Current
Pre-law Intern
U.S Office Of Personnel Management
01.2022 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Research Fellow
NSU Center Of African American Public Policy
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Legal Studies - Criminal Law
American University. Washington College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University
- Certified Notary Public, Commonwealth at Large - Commission expires March 31, 2027.
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Trained - July 2023
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