Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Shonte Hobson

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Passionate advocate with years of legal experience dedicated to the Public Defender Mission. Successfully handled complex high volume cases professionally and efficiently. Highly organized, motivated, and versatile leader committed to improving the service provided to our clients. My personal mission is to improve and expand the paralegal contribution to enhance attorney representation. The goal of this mission is to train, motivate, attract and retain a professional paralegal staff.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal Supervisor; Special Calendars Supervisor

Team C Assistant, Collaborative Courts Asst.t.
09.2019 - Current
  • Represented the office in calendar negotiations. Regular meetings with DA and Bench to resolve procedural changes/issues (SB-483, Franklin/Miller, Felony Revocations).
  • Reviewed and assigned new felony cases to the team members.
  • Maintained, coordinated, and advised on team homicides.
  • Monitored employee performance and conducted regular reviews to identify areas for improvement.
  • I participated in homicide roundtables and advised during pre-roundtable preparation.
  • Wrote performance evaluations and assisted with disciplinary action when necessary. Implemented and monitored PIP agreements.
  • Facilitated monthly misdemeanor roundtables to assist with the development of strategy and legal techniques.
  • Resolved client and family complaints promptly and effectively.
  • Maintained detailed records for the termination of unsatisfactory employees.
  • Presented training for felony transition.
  • Developed and implemented regular training programs for the office paralegals. Expanded the paralegal footprint in the office.
  • Currently, I am trusted to supervise 40 employees.
  • Supervise with compassion and understanding.
  • Reviewed and Assigned felony cases to the team.
  • Maintained and reviewed team homicides.
  • Organized Misdemeanor round tables to assist new attorneys with

Education

J.D. -

Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, CA
12-1996

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, San Diego UCSD
San Diego, CA
06-1990

Skills

  • Staff Motivation/Management
  • Strategic Office Improvement
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Case file Organization
  • Legal Research Skills
  • Evidence Analysis
  • Complex Negotiations
  • Complex Trials
  • Mentorship

Affiliations

  • Executive Board, Parliamentarian and Historian for Jack and Jill of America Inc.
  • Lectured at USD Law School- Juvenile Justice program, San Diego State-Black Student Union, and Southwestern College paralegal program.
  • Member at Large NAACP, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, Urban League.
  • Collaborated with Pillars of the Community to facilitate a successful Public Defender Award Ceremony
  • Co-Chair of the South Bay High School mentorship program
  • Organizer/Participant of the Juvenile Hall girls book club
  • Judge of Moot Court Competition

Certification

  • Emerging Leaders Certificate
  • Next Level Supervision Completion
  • Paralegal Certificate USD

Accomplishments

  • The Women of Distinction Award - Women Inc. - 2024.
  • Legacy Award Jack and Jill of America -2024.

Timeline

Paralegal Supervisor; Special Calendars Supervisor

Team C Assistant, Collaborative Courts Asst.t.
09.2019 - Current

J.D. -

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, San Diego UCSD
Shonte Hobson