Virginia Kuberski

• Developed and maintained approximately 1,000 internal and external legal forms and instructions.
• Mentored court staff by sharing expertise on effective research, legal writing, collaboration with justice partners, digital accessibility, and plain language.
• Utilized technology to increase access to courts for self-represented litigants (SRLs).
• Analyzed trends and data to identify appropriate projects to meet customer needs.
• Developed and conducted presentations for education, training, and professional development.
• Provided insightful analyses of proposed legislation or rules to identify potential impacts to court processes, forms, and instructions.

• Assisted court customers in person and virtually: assessed needs, explained court procedures and legal requirements, reviewed pleadings, and referred to appropriate legal resources.
• Developed resources to help the public and court staff to understand complex legal requirements.
• Frequently presented to court staff and justice partners on a variety of subjects, including legal topics and deescalation.
• Co-managed self-help web content.
• Recruited and supervised law school student volunteers.

• Managed caseloads involving child protection, civil commitment, child support, paternity, and forfeiture while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Provided legal opinions and services to various county departments, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Developed strong relationships with law enforcement agencies and other justice partners.

• Started in April 2003 as a volunteer investigator in a high-profile theft by swindle case.
• Later worked as a paralegal while waiting for Minnesota bar exam results.
• Finally, worked as an Assistant County Attorney in the civil division; caseload included forfeitures, collections, bankruptcy, civil commitments, general litigation.
• Supervised collection agents.

• Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including memoranda, pleadings, and trial briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
• Coordinated discovery efforts with opposing counsel, managing timelines to ensure full compliance with procedural requirements.
• Conducted and defended depositions.
• Presented persuasive arguments in court hearings, effectively advocating for client interests in contested matters.
• Participated in settlement negotiations, securing favorable terms for clients while minimizing potential liabilities.

• Conducted comprehensive investigation, legal research, and analysis related to clients' criminal cases.
• Collaborated effectively with supervising attorneys, contributing to the development of case strategies.
• Represented indigent clients in criminal proceedings in district and municipal courts in Texas.
• Negotiated favorable settlement terms with prosecutors.
• Educated clients about potential impacts of various options (including collateral consequences) to help them make informed decisions.
• Authored appellate brief in felony juvenile case.

Interned in the chambers of The Honorable Fred Biery:

• Reviewed parties' pleadings and prepared memoranda for staff attorneys.
• Observed court proceedings.

• Compiled research reports to summarize legislative changes to Texas property law.
• Made recommendations for updates to Professor Lee Lytton's property law handbook to ensure legal accuracy in light of pending legislative changes.

• Taught middle school English, Religion, and Study Skills (class size: 30).
• Taught second grade (class size: 30).
• Fostered positive learning environments that encouraged kindness, respect, curiosity, and critical thinking.
• Developed and implemented a literature-based reading program for middle school.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.

• Taught middle school English, history, and math.
• Mentored new teachers and teachers who needed assistance with managing student behavior.
• Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
• Coached middle school tennis, which included helping students develop as players and as gracious competitors.