Samantka I. Miller, Esquire
Columbia,United States
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Public Defender
Chester County Government
Chester, SC
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted legal research and drafted motions, pleadings, briefs and memoranda of law.
- Drafted discovery requests to obtain evidence from opposing counsels.
- Advocated for clients in court proceedings by making oral arguments before judges.
- Provided advice to clients on criminal matters and rights under the law.
- Prepared documents for filing with various courts and agencies.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss their legal issues and develop strategies for resolving them.
- Interviewed witnesses to obtain information relevant to cases.
Night Auditor
Fairfield Inn By Marriott
Columbia, SC
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Answered telephone calls from customers related to billing inquiries or complaints.
- Compiled daily reports on hotel activity such as room occupancy, revenue totals, and other statistics.
- Maintained a secure environment for the protection of guests' property and assets.
- Processed guest check-outs, including payment processing and providing receipts.
- Monitored hotel occupancy, rate availability, and special requests or needs of guests.
- Performed nightly audits of all cashiering staff by verifying accuracy of shift paperwork and balancing accounts.
English Teacher
Richland School District Two
Blythewood, SC
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Paralegal
Richland County School District One
Columbia, SC
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
Legal Extern
Charleston County School District
Charleston, South Carolina
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.
- Performed legal research to prepare analysis report for General Counsel.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer
South Carolina Department of Child Advocacy
Columbia, South Carolina
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Advocate for best interests of child involved in the case.
- Worked with law enforcement and local child advocacy centers to conduct forensic interviews for abused children.
- Act as an investigator and reporter for the Family Court.
- Recommend treatment services for children and family involved in DSS case.
- Meet with DSS case management team to discuss treatment plan.
Education
J.D. -
Charleston School of Law
Charleston, South Carolina05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina
Columbia05.2017
Timeline
Assistant Public Defender
Chester County Government
11.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Richland School District Two
11.2022 - 06.2023
Night Auditor
Fairfield Inn By Marriott
11.2021 - 03.2024
Paralegal
Richland County School District One
11.2021 - 05.2022
Legal Extern
Charleston County School District
01.2021 - 04.2021
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer
South Carolina Department of Child Advocacy
07.2020 - 03.2021
J.D. -
Charleston School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Carolina
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