KENDALL SLADE
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Non-Sworn Law Enforcement Professional with over eight years of experience and education in investigations. Motivated to contribute to agency success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal- Juvenile Division
San Francisco District Attorney
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitate front desk operations, and provide administrative and paralegal support by performing case research and responding to requests for information from courts, law enforcement agencies, defense counsel, and the public.
- Support review of in-custody, out-of-custody, transfer-ins, and arrest warrant cases, and handle initial case workup tasks associated with intake.
- Utilize and monitor multiple electronic platforms to perform daily functions (i.e., multiple Outlook accounts, Kleopatra, eProsecutor, JUSTIS, CLETS, Laserfiche, SharePoint, JCMS, etc.)
- Generate charging documents including petitions, amended petitions, and DA warrants
- Coordinate and perform all aspects of case workup and organize all evidentiary materials.
- Assist with workflow efficiency, adaptation of new technology, manage and facilitate complex tasks and assignments with independent analysis.
- Provide lead direction, training and work review; organize and assign work; set priorities and follow-up to ensure coordination and completion of work
Legal Assistant-Vertical Team Division
San Francisco District Attorney's Office
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Investigates, collects and compiles case materials and documentary evidence in contract and personal injury litigation.
- Corresponds and communicates with attorneys, representatives of other governmental agencies and the general public.
- Analyzes exhibits, witness statements and pleadings pertinent to criminal prosecution; may assemble exhibits and performs such other duties as are necessary during the course of criminal prosecution.
- Provides legal assistance in the following units: Homicide, Child Assault and Sex Assault, and Domestic Violence.
Case Preparation Assistant
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Assist attorneys and investigators by obtaining documents and information for court presentation from a variety of sources
- Complies with formal and informal discovery orders for records and evidence items maintained and stored in restricted access, law enforcement agency files and vaults
- Maintains the integrity, security, and chain of custody of case evidence
- Write reports, documents assigned investigative activities, maintains accurate records
- Assigned to the Community Violence Reduction/ Gang Unit.
Investigative Assistant, Investigative Intern
Sacramento County District Attorney
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted District Attorneys in gathering legal documents and evidentiary materials used in court proceedings for criminal prosecution
- Regulated and prioritized caseloads to complete tasks while abiding by strict deadlines
- Interviewed victims and witnesses to obtain statements or clarify information related to assigned caseload
- Assisted in serving legal process documents
- Documented evidence and crime scenes photographically
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative activity
- Worked collaboratively with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to obtain items requested by attorneys
- Utilized skip trace techniques and various law enforcement databases to locate victims and witnesses, and conduct criminal history checks
- Worked in a wide range of investigative units including: Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution; Career Criminal Prosecution; Domestic Violence; Adult Sexual Assault; Special Assault Child Abuse; Homicide; Gangs; Major Narcotics; and Insurance Fraud.
Education
Master of Science - Investigations
University of New Haven
New Haven05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2017
Skills
- Criminal and complex investigations
- Criminal law knowledge
- Case file preparation
- Detailed report writing
- Thorough research skills
- Interviewing techniques
- Self motivating and highly organized
- Creative problem- solving
- Effective communication skills
- CLETS Certified
- Team Oversight
- Document filing
- Records Management
- Legal Software Proficiency
Training and Certifications
- Open Source and Social Media Training- Western Regional Counter-drug Training Center | 8/2017
- CLETS Operator Certification- Department of Justice | Valid 8/2022 – 8/2024
- Interviewing for First Responders- Behavior Analysis Training Institute | 3/2018
- Basic Skills for the Non-Sworn DA Investigator- Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center | 3/2019
- CDAA Fraud Symposium- Newport Beach, CA| 10/2019
- Western States Auto Theft Investigators Association Annual Conference- San Diego, CA | 10/2019
Timeline
Senior Paralegal- Juvenile Division
San Francisco District Attorney
07.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant-Vertical Team Division
San Francisco District Attorney's Office
03.2020 - 06.2023
Case Preparation Assistant
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office
12.2019 - 02.2020
Investigative Assistant, Investigative Intern
Sacramento County District Attorney
09.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Investigations
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University - Sacramento
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