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