Samantha Cypert
Salt Lake City,UT
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
ACLU of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained legal calendar, scheduled appointments and interviews, and provided reminders of court appearances to ensure timely attendance.
- Managed intake software averaging 1,500 assistance requests annually.
- Met with clients to conduct interviews and gain case information.
- Answered incoming inquiries or distributed to attorneys.
- Supported attorneys during client meetings with administrative assistance and organized documentation for effective communication.
- Conducted thorough research of public records and internet sources to gather relevant facts for case preparation.
Paralegal- Internet Crimes Against Children
State of Utah Attorney General's Office
Murray, UT
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted with trial preparation by managing documents, coordinating witnesses, and organizing exhibits to streamline trial processes.
- Prepared legal documents and filed them in court.
- Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews while ensuring timely reminders for court appearances.
- Organized large volumes of data for efficient retrieval by attorney staff, enhancing preparation for case review.
- Transcribed digital recordings, written correspondence, and depositions.
Mobile Response Team Advocate
Rape Recovery Center
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Advocated for victims during forensic medical examinations to ensure their rights and needs were prioritized.
- Coordinated medical care, legal advocacy services, and resources for survivors of sexual assault to facilitate comprehensive support.
- Built rapport with clients through active listening to foster trust and enhance communication.
- Attended trainings and workshops on topics such as trauma-informed care, victim empowerment, and cultural sensitivity.
- Provided referrals to appropriate social service agencies.
Legal Intern
Knox County State's Attorney's Office
Galesburg, IL
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Attended court hearings and client meetings to learn trial procedures and attorney strategies.
- Acquired understanding of court procedures by attending various hearings and trials.
- Organized legal files through scanning, copying, indexing, and coding to enhance document retrieval.
- Collaborated with staff on legal and administrative tasks to support overall operations.
Barista
Orange Cup Java Station
Galesburg, IL
2019 - 2021
Sales Associate
Target
Galesburg, Illinois
2017 - 2020
Barista
Starbucks
Galesburg, IL
2017 - 2020
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Africana Studies
Knox College
Galesburg, IL06-2022
Skills
- Case management and victim advocacy
- Social justice initiatives
- Effective prioritization
- Confidentiality compliance
- Client communication strategies
- Notary public services
- Research and data analysis
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Legal research
Certification
- 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocate Training
- Member of the Utah State Paralegal Bar Association
Timeline
Paralegal
ACLU of Utah
06.2024 - Current
Paralegal- Internet Crimes Against Children
State of Utah Attorney General's Office
08.2022 - 06.2024
Mobile Response Team Advocate
Rape Recovery Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
Legal Intern
Knox County State's Attorney's Office
09.2021 - 05.2022
Barista
Orange Cup Java Station
2019 - 2021
Sales Associate
Target
2017 - 2020
Barista
Starbucks
2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Africana Studies
Knox College