Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Honors And Awards
Related Experience
Leadership Experience
Accomplishments
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Emanuel De Pina

Brockton,MA

Summary

Motivated individual with a strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes. Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach.

I am fluent in both CapeVerdean Creole and Portuguese, both written and spoken, and I am eager to utilize these language skills to assist my employer in any related tasks. Fantastic at using [Software] for data entry and analysis. Excellent multitasking and applying real-world solutions to long-term licensing issues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Specialist

Brockton District Court
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in training new Case Specialists to ensure consistent quality of work across the team.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to legal regulations and company policies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in case management.
  • Collaborated with multiple departments for efficient coordination and optimal case outcomes.
  • Provided customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
  • Served as primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case matters.
  • Reviewed cases and reports for necessary actions.
  • Kept judges and immediate staff informed of case developments.
  • Act as a liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed efficiently.
  • Scheduled court reporters and interpreters.
  • Refer defendants to the probation office as appropriate.
  • Assisted users on MassCourts, a comprehensive, integrated case management system that features electronic filing of complaints, extensive docketing, scheduling, and management reporting.
  • Prepared manually or entered through an automated case processing system as necessary, complaints, petitions, summonses, warrants, daily lists, orders of commitment, other standard form documents, and updates to case information.
  • Provided translation services and interpretation for defendants, plaintiffs, and witnesses in the courtroom as needed.

Graduate Assistant

Bridgewater State University
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Served as a liaison between faculty members and students to address concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
  • Conducted relevant research and gathered valuable resources for faculty members'' ongoing projects and publications.
  • Assisted with research projects on topics such as cybercrime and vagrancy laws by finding literature, searching for documentary videos, and performing data entry.
  • Copied and scanned book chapters to assist faculty members in preparing class materials.
  • Assisted with small departmental office tasks, including the development of program materials.
  • Developed a content area presentation.

Branch Library Assistant

Brockton Public Library
02.2016 - 08.2020
  • Provided full range of circulation services: charges, renews, reserves, and shelves library materials
  • Accepted and/or processed inter-library loan requests
  • Assisted librarian in providing reference and reader's advisory services to patrons.
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.

Courier

South Shore Bank
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Picked up, sorted, and delivered mail correspondence
  • Received, scanned and tracked all incoming items, letters and packages
  • Handled priority mail items per procedure.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
  • Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.

Intern

Plymouth County District Attorney
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
12.2024

Graduate Certificate in Cybercriminology and Cybersecurity -

Bridgewater State University
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
05.2020

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
08.2018

J.D. -

Nova School of Law
05.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Written and oral communication
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • PowerPoint
  • Ethical Practice

Certification

  • MA License to Carry Firearms – Class A Large Capacity, 11/2020 - Present
  • Massachusetts Notary Public, 05/2019 - Present
  • Law Enforcement Certificate, Massasoit Community College, Spring 2018
  • Paralegal Certificate, Massasoit Community College, 12/2017

Honors And Awards

  • Presidential Scholarship, Bridgewater State University, 09/2018 - 05/2020
  • Paralegal Standout Student, Massasoit Community College, 12/2017
  • Member, HonorSociety.org, 09/2016 - Present
  • Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in Criminal Justice, 09/2016 - Present

Related Experience

  • Case Specialist, Brockton District Court, Brockton, MA, 06/2021 - 04/2022, Provide customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. Serve as primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case matters. Review cases and reports for necessary actions. Keep judge and immediate staff informed of case developments. Act as a liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed efficiently. Schedule court reporters and interpreters. Refer defendants to probation office as appropriate. Assist users on MassCourts, a comprehensive, integrated case management system which features electronic filing of complaints, extensive docketing, scheduling, and management reporting. Prepares manually or enters through an automated case processing system as necessary, complaints, petitions, summonses, warrants, daily lists, orders of commitment, other standard form documents, and updates to case information. Provide translation services and interprets for defendants, plaintiffs, and witnesses in the courtroom as needed.
  • Graduate Assistant, MS Criminal Justice Department, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, 09/2020 - 10/2020, Assisted with research projects on topics such as cybercrime and vagrancy laws by finding literature, searching for documentary videos, and performing data entry. Copied and scanned book chapters to assist faculty members in preparing class materials. Assist with small departmental office tasks, including the development of program materials. Develop a content area presentation.
  • Intern, Plymouth County District Attorney, Brockton, MA, 01/2016 - 05/2016, Connected offenders with High Point Treatment Center to participate in alcohol education and community service as part of the Diversion Program. Maintained lists and databases to check offender progress per each court case. Conducted phone calls to offenders to discuss their case. Filed, shredded, and archived documents for the Diversion Program. Answered phones and performed other clerical support duties.

Leadership Experience

  • President, Capeverdean Student Association, Massasoit Community College, 01/2018 - 08/2018, Represented and advocated for Capeverdean students regarding their welfare, inclusion, and policy and political environment at the school. Served as a spokesperson for the association. Presided the meetings and coordinated all the activities of the association.
  • President, High School Student Association, Fogo, Cape Verde, 09/2003 - 05/2004, Represented the student body at the school district, civic events, and other meetings. Supervised the functioning of the elected student body officers. Developed agenda for and presided over the meetings of student council.
  • Vice President, Capeverdean Student Association, Praia, Cape Verde, 09/2003 - 05/2004, Represented Capeverdean student body at the National Parliament and other meetings. Represented and advocated for Fogo Island's high school students regarding rights at the national level. Represented Capeverdean high school student body at the international level.

Accomplishments

    Presidential Scholarship Award Recipient, Bridgewater State University

    Paralegal Student of the Year, Massasoit Community College

    President, Capeverdean Student Association, Massasoit Community College

    President, High School Student Association, Fogo, Cape Verde

    Vice President, Capeverdean Student Association, Praia, Cape Verde September


Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Capeverdean Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Case Specialist

Brockton District Court
06.2021 - 04.2022

Graduate Assistant

Bridgewater State University
09.2020 - 10.2020

Branch Library Assistant

Brockton Public Library
02.2016 - 08.2020

Intern

Plymouth County District Attorney
01.2016 - 05.2016

Courier

South Shore Bank
07.2014 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Bridgewater State University

Graduate Certificate in Cybercriminology and Cybersecurity -

Bridgewater State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Bridgewater State University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Massasoit Community College

J.D. -

Nova School of Law
Emanuel De Pina