Jennifer Brelsford
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Former trial attorney known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in case management, litigation, legal research, and discovery production. Excel in verbal and written communication, organization, and teamwork ensuring seamless attorney assistance in delivering high quality legal services to clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Associate
Buckeye Unified School District
El Dorado Hills, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in locating books, materials, and other resources within the library.
- Developed lesson plans for children's storytime sessions on a weekly basis.
- Provided and maintained curriculum for teachers and staff.
Paralegal
Poswall White & Cutler
Sacramento, CA
06.2007 - 06.2008
Worked for senior law partner drafting motions and handling all phases of discovery in civil litigation.
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the Sacramento District Attorney
Sacramento, CA
11.1999 - 05.2005
- Prepared and litigated over 20 jury trials, over 50 preliminary hearings, and over 20 court trials.
- Researched and prepared various legal motions including Motions to Quash, Motions to Suppress Evidence, Appellate Briefs, Trial Briefs, and Motions in Limine.
- Actively managed and worked under a federal grant for community school prosecution.
- Worked withing the Grant Joint Union High School District prosecuting criminal cases, implementing truancy program, implementing gun-violence program, and meeting with school administration to update and confer regarding high risk students.
- Nominated for Victim Awareness Award.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Sacramento, CA05-1999
Master of Science - Government
St. Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05-1996
Skills
- Trial Lawyer
- Legal writing
- Oral argument
- Court Procedures
- Criminal Investigations
- Investigation skills
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Discovery understanding
- Document Review
- Client Representation
Timeline
Library Associate
Buckeye Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Poswall White & Cutler
06.2007 - 06.2008
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the Sacramento District Attorney
11.1999 - 05.2005
J.D. - Law
University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Master of Science - Government
St. Mary's College of California