Maria R. Santana
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Attorney
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
San Diego, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Advise clients, including preparing self-represented litigants for domestic violence restraining orders hearings.
- Drafting requests for domestic violence restraining orders.
- Providing legal services at court -base restraining orders clinics.
- Mentoring, training, and supervising pro bono attorneys, and law interns.
- Recruiting new pro bono attorney volunteers through community outreach and attendance at networking events.
- Maintaining knowledge of other legal service programs to provide targeted referrals for issues outside the scope of SDVLP programs.
- Working collaboratively with our community partners to ensure clients receive available wraparound services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
J.D. - Law
UC San Francisco College of Law
San Francisco, CA05-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Unversity of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-1988
Skills
- Legal research and case management
- Community outreach and volunteer recruitment
- Team collaboration and mentoring
- Organization and time management
- Adaptability and multitasking
- Positive attitude and communication
Timeline
Staff Attorney
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
10.2018 - Current
J.D. - Law
UC San Francisco College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Unversity of California San Diego
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