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Stephany Nieto

Tampa,FL

Summary

Second-year law student at Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law with experience assisting with legal research, case preparation, and client communication in a law firm environment. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients and facilitate attorney–client interactions. Highly organized, attentive to detail, and eager to contribute strong research, writing, and analytical skills while gaining practical experience through a summer legal internship.

Overview

2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Intern

Law Offices of Lisa B. Mclean, Public Defender
Tampa, FL
06.2026 - Current
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
  • Assisted attorneys in drafting motions, briefs, and client correspondence.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate documentation for ongoing cases.
  • Attended court hearings to observe proceedings and take detailed notes.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to gather necessary information for cases.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss case strategies and client needs.

Legal Assistant

Torres Immigration Law, PLLC
Tampa, Florida
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Collected and organized client documentation for family-based and naturalization immigration petitions.
  • Prepared case summaries and conducted initial client intake for attorney review.
  • Ensured accurate and timely submission of applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • Assisted attorney in reviewing case strategy and supporting documentation.

Spring Intern

Law Offices of Lisa B. Mclean, Public Defender
Tampa, Florida
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted attorneys with case preparation, client interaction, and courtroom observation.
  • Conducted legal research and reviewed case files under attorney supervision.
  • Observed criminal proceedings and gained exposure to trial advocacy and procedure.
  • Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Student Worker

Saint Leo University Career Services
Saint Leo, FL
09.2021 - 12.2021

Assisted the career services department by reviewing job postings on Handshake. Managed front desk operations while assisting students in finding resources. Cultivated strong customer service skills by guiding students through the Handshake website.

Administrative Assistant

Maney, Gordon, Zeller, P.A.
Tampa, Florida
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Organized and closed inactive legal files and prepared reports for the managing attorney.

Education

Juris Doctor - Candidate

Barry University-Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Orlando, Florida
05.2028

B.A. - Political Science and Minor in Legal Studies

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Quick learner
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Spanish – Fluent
English – Fluent

Timeline

Summer Intern

Law Offices of Lisa B. Mclean, Public Defender
06.2026 - Current

Spring Intern

Law Offices of Lisa B. Mclean, Public Defender
01.2025 - 04.2025

Legal Assistant

Torres Immigration Law, PLLC
05.2024 - 08.2025

Student Worker

Saint Leo University Career Services
09.2021 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant

Maney, Gordon, Zeller, P.A.
12.2019 - 01.2020

B.A. - Political Science and Minor in Legal Studies

Saint Leo University

Juris Doctor - Candidate

Barry University-Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law