Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Howard Community College
12.2023
Maya McFadden
Columbia,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized candidate with a background in Criminal Justice and direct experience in a fast-paced prosecutorial environment. Proven ability to manage sensitive legal documents, support attorneys in case preparation, and utilize legal software platforms. Seeking a Paralegal position to leverage administrative and legal support skills in contributing to the success of a dynamic legal team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Bowie
12.2026
Skills
- E-Filing
- Expungement
- Litigation
- Trial Preparation
- Drafting Subpoena
- Legal Software: MDEC
- Legal Software: Axon
- Legal Software: JD Case Management System
- Legal Software: METERS
- Legal Software: RIM
- Legal Software: J-Portal
- Document Management: Discovery Processing
- Document Management: Redaction
- Document Management: Legal Filing (State & District Courts)
- Document Management: Subpoena Preparation
- Document Management: Motion Drafting
- Case Support: Evidence Tracking
- Case Support: Witness Coordination
- Case Support: Background Checks
- Case Support: File Auditing
- Administrative Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative Proficiency: Data Entry
- Administrative Proficiency: High-Volume Email Management
- Administrative Proficiency: Confidential Record Keeping
Relevant Legal Experience
Paralegal, Howard County State's Attorney's Office, Columbia, MD, 03/24, 01/26, Managed 20-25 cases weekly from filing to disposition, supporting 7 Assistant State's Attorneys and maintaining accurate JD records with strong litigation support skills., Conducted legal research; drafted, reviewed, and e-filed motions, certificates, and Enhanced Penalty Notices through MDEC, ensuring accurate and timely filings., Compiled, redacted, and tracked discovery; coordinated evidence collection; verified video evidence; and prepared cover letters, demonstrating strong drafting and litigation support skills., Drafted and served subpoenas; conducted background checks; retrieved reports; and filed legal documents through MDEC and Axon, applying legal research and drafting skills., Coordinated with officers, witnesses, and staff; distributed discovery; managed certified mail; and handled high-volume communications in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Legal Skills And Competencies
- Legal Software: MDEC, Axon, JD Case Management System, METERS, RIM, J-Portal
- Document Management: Discovery Processing, Redaction, Legal Filing (State & District Courts), Subpoena Preparation, Motion Drafting
- Case Support: Trial Preparation, Evidence Tracking, Witness Coordination, Background Checks, File Auditing, Strong attention to detail
- Administrative Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry, High-Volume Email Management, Confidential Record Keeping
Additional Professional Experience
- Dispatcher, AEX Group, Remote, 05/23, 03/24
- Call Center Representative, The Cleaning Authority, 06/21, 06/22
- Customer Service Advocate, Ecology Service Refuse & Recycling, 03/20, 06/21
- Dispatcher, Priority Towing, 01/19, 02/20
- Dispatcher/Supervisor, Transdev Transportation, 10/16, 10/18
Key Qualifications
- E-Filing
- Expungement
- Litigation
- Trial Preparation
- Drafting Subpoena
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Howard Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Bowie