Nicole Jiménez
Blackwood
Summary
Personable and highly organized individual with an instinct for managing multiple tasks seamlessly and efficiently. Possesses extensive knowledge of legal terminology and document preparation, bringing strong organizational and communication skills to table. Committed to facilitating smooth office operations and supporting legal professionals with precision and reliability. Contributes precise language translation and interpretation, ensuring accurate communication in legal settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Defender Association of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted research to support ongoing projects, providing relevant data and insights for decision-making.
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Managed case files, ensuring timely updates and organization for efficient retrieval.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
Assistant to the Executive Director
The Sentencing Foundation - Nonprofit
Philadelphia, PA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in developing and implementing programs that promote rehabilitation, reintegration, and support for individuals transitioning from incarceration to society.
- Supported fundraising and grant writing efforts to secure funding for programs aimed at reducing recidivism, and providing rehabilitative services.
- Assisted individuals on probation by connecting them to vital resources and support services, including employment programs, educational opportunities, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment.
Judicial Intern
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal Trial Division
Philadelphia, PA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Attended hearings, depositions, and trials to gain knowledge of court proceedings.
- Served as a liaison between the court staff and attorneys involved in a case.
- Assisted in translating legal documents from English to Spanish for non-English-speaking defendants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12-2024
Forensic Criminology - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA08-2026
Skills
- Native Spanish speaker (reading/writing)
- Intermediate proficiency in speaking German
- Skilled in oral and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented
- Grant writing
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Office administration
Affiliations
- Mock Trial Competition: Acted as the defense attorney in a mock trial, representing a client in a simulated legal case against other judicial interns, with a real judge presiding over the proceedings.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Defender Association of Philadelphia
08.2025 - Current
Assistant to the Executive Director
The Sentencing Foundation - Nonprofit
05.2024 - 12.2024
Judicial Intern
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal Trial Division
05.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Forensic Criminology - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts, Lowell