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Jennifer Young

Cedar City

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

De Castroverde Law Group
06.2023 - Current
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.

Victim/Witness Coordinator (SVU)

Washington County Attorney’s Office
06.2021 - Current
  • Provided accurate and updated information regarding criminal court proceedings to victim/survivors as requested in all cases.
  • Attended criminal court proceedings to ensure support and guidance through process for victim/survivors.
  • Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to victim/survivors.
  • Ensured that victim/survivors knew rights afforded to them by State Law.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to victim/survivors, handled challenging situations with ease.

Support Staff

SouthWest Behavioral Health
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Documented administered medication to inpatient clients.
  • Documented daily behaviors of clients for treatment and interventions.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Liaised between clients and staff and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Stocked supplies for daily office functions
  • Provided guidance and reinforcement for behavioral and emotional regulation to clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canyon View High School
Cedar City, UT
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
05.2021

Victim Support Training — CORE Academy Training May 3-7 -

Utah
2021

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassionate
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Reflective/active listening
  • Court Appearances
  • Victim Services
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Preparing for Court
  • Women's Issues

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , Alpha Phi Sigma The Criminal Justice Honor Society 3.3 GPA
  • Volunteer member to Washington County Utah SART (Sexual Assault Response Team); Co-Chair 2022, Chair 2023

Timeline

Legal Assistant

De Castroverde Law Group
06.2023 - Current

Victim/Witness Coordinator (SVU)

Washington County Attorney’s Office
06.2021 - Current

Support Staff

SouthWest Behavioral Health
08.2020 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Canyon View High School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies

Southern Utah University

Victim Support Training — CORE Academy Training May 3-7 -

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