Tiffany Theamara Peralta
Oakland Park,Florida
Summary
Law graduate with foundational knowledge in Criminal Justice and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and legal internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Westgate Resorts
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service in high-volume restaurant environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and order accuracy.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
Temporary Conflicts Analyst
AppleOne
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Analyze, research and alert the firm of all conflicts that may affect a potential client, case or the firm.
- Analyzed conflict data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve client issues efficiently.
Law Clerk
The Horton Law Group
- Researched and assisted with cases.
- Terminated, August–September
- Researched case law and legal precedents to support ongoing litigation efforts.
- Drafted legal documents including motions, briefs, and pleadings under attorney supervision.
Research Assistant
The University of Iowa College of Law
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Research and document careers and internships for all law students
- Conducted legal research to support faculty projects and publications.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare presentations and reports.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Eponym Committee
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Researched legal aspects of changing the name of Johnson County and due diligence regarding the new namesake.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
711 Prosecuting Intern
Johnson County Attorney’s Office
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Drafted and filed OWIs, trial information sheets, expungements and conducting misdemeanor speeding trials under supervision. Researched and drafted memorandum regarding video discovery due to COVID issues.
- Assisted attorneys in legal research and case preparation.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence under supervision.
Will County Judicial Extern
Will County Courthouse
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked with multiple judges, researched history of the county and the bar association. Obtained mediator certification. Observed multiple court cases.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Drafted memos and summaries for judges on various legal issues.
Designated Server Trainer
Grand Lux Café
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Sister store to Cheesecake Factory. Greeted customers and built relationships with regular customers. Trained new servers on all policies and procedures the restaurant used.
Education
Juris Doctor -
The University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa City, Iowa05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, with Honors
Florida International University
Miami, Florida12.2017
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida09.2015
Associate of Science - Business Administration Management
City College
Fort Lauderdale, Florida09.2013
Skills
- Organization
- Legal documentation
- Ethics and professionalism
- Legal research
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Server
Westgate Resorts
05.2023 - 10.2023
Temporary Conflicts Analyst
AppleOne
02.2022 - 04.2022
Eponym Committee
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
06.2020 - 05.2021
711 Prosecuting Intern
Johnson County Attorney’s Office
05.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
The University of Iowa College of Law
09.2019 - 01.2022
Will County Judicial Extern
Will County Courthouse
05.2019 - 08.2019
Designated Server Trainer
Grand Lux Café
08.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, with Honors
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indian River State College
Associate of Science - Business Administration Management
City College
Law Clerk
The Horton Law Group
Juris Doctor -
The University of Iowa College of Law