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Denise Chavez

Paralegal
Orange,CA

Summary

Aspiring paralegal with strong skills in writing, organizing, and managing cases related to domestic violence and family law. Proficient in conducting legal research, collecting evidence for exhibits, and organizing files. Experience includes working with multicultural populations in highly stressful situations. Fluent in Spanish.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Language

Work History

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

Domestic Violence Action Center
Honolulu, HI
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
  • Helped clients draft legal documents pertaining to divorce, custody, domestic violence, or personal protection
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

Victim Advocate

Northland Family Help Center
Flagstaff , AZ
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Answered 10+ client calls per day to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
  • Conducted 50 + detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.

Crisis Responder and Victim Advocate Assistant

Victim Witness Services In Coconino County
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Developed and managed up to 30+ family law cases over one year.
  • Accurately handled data entry for 100+ clients into company-based software.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Skills

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Software

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Office Outlook

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Quote

Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.
Gail Sheehy

Timeline

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

Domestic Violence Action Center
06.2020 - 11.2021

Victim Advocate

Northland Family Help Center
06.2019 - 04.2020

Crisis Responder and Victim Advocate Assistant

Victim Witness Services In Coconino County
08.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Northern Arizona University
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