To advance to a Paralegal II role within the District Attorney’s Office, where I can apply my experience, expand my responsibilities, and continue supporting attorneys in the successful prosecution of cases.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal 1
San Diego District Attorneys Office
03.2024 - Current
Manage discovery, organizing evidence, reports, and digital media for case preparation.
Prepare and track subpoenas; coordinate witnesses, victims, and law enforcement for court.
Maintain/support multiple attorney calendars, including court dates and deadlines.
Conduct skip tracing and review RAP sheets to locate individuals and obtain records.
Collect and compile discovery materials from internal and external agencies.
Coordinate travel and logistics for witnesses and victims for court appearances
Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive legal documents and case information.
LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
San Diego County District Attorney
09.2023 - 02.2024
Maintained confidential files and other sensitive information.
Monitored court dockets and provided timely updates.
Updated case management system with notes, data and reports.
Prepared Calendars for future court dates.
COURT OPERATIONS CLERK
San Diego Superior Court
08.2022 - 08.2023
Court processes
Clerical support
Office operations
Subpoena desk
Transferring cases
File management
Court records search
Front window management
Processing judgments
VICTIM ADVOCATE
Safe Family Justice Centers
08.2021 - 08.2022
Interviewed clients to obtain social histories and assess intake needs.
Coordinated with community organizations to provide referrals for additional services.
Assisted in the coordination of legal services such as restraining orders and CALVCB applications
Determined and verified eligibility for program services.
Assisted in the development of safety plans tailored to each individual's unique needs.
VAT (Victim assistant trainings)
PERSON IN CHARGE/SALES MANAGER
Ralphs
04.2011 - 11.2021
Floral Manager (April 2012-May 2015)
Managed department
Conducted inventory
Placed orders
Managed associates assisting in department
Sales Manager (June 2015-December 2019)
Managed associates
Conducted interviews of potential hires
Assisted in running front end of the store
Ran store in managers absence
Processed reports for stores sales
District Trainer (Dec 2019-Nov 2021)
Trained new hires
Created training materials
Led classes for new hires and current associates
Filed new hire paper work
Person in Charge (Dec 2019-Nov 2021)
Managed associates
Led program to promote associates engagement
Led store safety team
Education
Paralegal Certificate Program -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA, US
12-2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology and Justice Studies
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05-2022
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
05-2020
Skills
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Time Management
Confidentiality Understanding
Case management
Calendar management
Trial preparation assistance
Certification
40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training
Timeline
Paralegal 1
San Diego District Attorneys Office
03.2024 - Current
LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
San Diego County District Attorney
09.2023 - 02.2024
COURT OPERATIONS CLERK
San Diego Superior Court
08.2022 - 08.2023
VICTIM ADVOCATE
Safe Family Justice Centers
08.2021 - 08.2022
PERSON IN CHARGE/SALES MANAGER
Ralphs
04.2011 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology and Justice Studies