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Kaylea Pickering

Des Moines,IA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Secretary

State Public Defender - Special Defense Unit
07.2024 - Current

- Accurately maintain legal case files and log data from court orders into case management system for the precise and effective reporting

- Prepare and file Motions and Proposed Order's accurately and in a timely manor

- Manage office calendar, send and receive legal mail, and manage office phone which includes communication to clients requiring case knowledge

- Ability to work in a team setting, including maintaining strong relationships with other staff in the office

Intern

Judge Scott Rosenberg
05.2023 - 09.2023

- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures.

- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.

- Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.

- Be informed and up to date on any changes to Iowa Code.

Intern/Volunteer Victim Advocate

Victim Services - Sara McMillan
04.2022 - 09.2022

- Advocated for victims'' rights during court proceedings, ensuring that their voices were heard throughout the legal process. This includes depositions and criminal trials.

- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.

- Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.

- Assisted law enforcement in investigations, conducting interviews with victims and witnesses for accurate case documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Politics, And Society & Minor in Sociology

Drake University
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Des Moines Area Community College
12.2022

Skills

  • Knowledge in SVP and Criminal Proceedings
  • Expertise in EDMS, Microsoft Office, Google, and Adobe software
  • Extremely quick learner who is passionate about the law
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Strong team player, with the ability to both lead and work individually

Timeline

Secretary

State Public Defender - Special Defense Unit
07.2024 - Current

Intern

Judge Scott Rosenberg
05.2023 - 09.2023

Intern/Volunteer Victim Advocate

Victim Services - Sara McMillan
04.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Politics, And Society & Minor in Sociology

Drake University

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Des Moines Area Community College
Kaylea Pickering