Trinity Ruelas
Fitchburg,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal skilled in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Committed to delivering high-quality support to attorneys and enhancing client relations through effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Chirafisi Law Office
Madison, WI
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and correspondence while conducting legal research
- Prepare and organize case files, ensuring all discovery materials and supporting documents are accurately maintained
- Review and summarize discovery materials, depositions, and evidence to assist attorneys with case preparation
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff to schedule hearings and build client relations
- Manage client billing, process payments, and maintain accurate financial records
- Attend court proceedings to provide support and preparation with exhibits, witness lists, and etc.
Probation Parole Officer
WI Department of Corrections
Madison, WI
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervise a caseload of offenders while ensuring compliance with court ordered obligations
- Collaborate with law enforcement officers and detectives to investigate and address violations and misconduct
- Prepare and write detailed legal documents, I.e. presented investigations, revocation packers, violation reports, and offenders' compliance
- Represent the bench in court hearings, advocating for appropriate sentencing and parole conditions based on case assessments
Teller
Summit Credit Union
Madison, WI
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Process daily customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers
- Train new tellers on operational procedures and customer services
- Collaborate with team members to meet branch sales goals and promote bank products and services
Internship
WI Department of Justice
Madison, WI
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Research state laws and propose legal arguments, while developing case strategies to conduct a comprehensive investigation
- Analyze, document, and process evidence from the crime scene
- Recite laws and knowledge while defending a client before a judge
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies And Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison12-2024
Skills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Evidence analysis
- Legal writing
- Critical Thinking
- Leader
- Accountable
Timeline
Paralegal
Chirafisi Law Office
02.2025 - 06.2026
Probation Parole Officer
WI Department of Corrections
01.2023 - 01.2025
Teller
Summit Credit Union
09.2021 - 09.2023
Internship
WI Department of Justice
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies And Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin-Madison