Valerie Acuña
Miami,FL
Summary
Proven legal professional with a robust background in criminal law, honed at Alex Hanna Law P.A. and the State Attorney's Office. Excels in legal research and effective multitasking, demonstrating critical thinking and a cooperative spirit. Achieved significant improvements in case preparation efficiency and client satisfaction, leveraging strong verbal and written communication skills. I have experience in both in-house counsel and criminal law. I am able to work well under pressure and advocate for the best interest of others. I aspire to grow in skill and knowledge and desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Law Clerk
Alex Hanna Law P.A.
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Analyzed complex legal issues to determine possible outcomes.
- Drafted, reviewed, and summarized legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys, including maintaining their calendars and managing correspondence.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Maintained client files by organizing paperwork into appropriate categories and routinely used county clerk pages to remain informed on cases.
Paid Legal Intern (Prospective Prosecutor)
State Attorney's Office, 17th Judicial Circuit
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assigned to the Juvenile Division.
- Prepared the daily docket, Court orders, and discovery.
- Prepared the Detention Docket.
- Researched case law specific to juveniles.
- Drafted Plea offers and spoke with victims.
- Assisted with trial preparation and organized exhibits.
Legal Intern
State Attorney's Office 17th Judicial Circuit
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Interned in the Homicide Division.
- Assisted with trial preparation and completing discovery.
- Reviewed warrants for probable cause.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and organized exhibits for Grand Jury Hearings.
Legal Intern
Cru
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Worked with General counsel on projects pertaining to contract templates.
- Assisted in drafting and translating client letters,
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Research projects concerning contracts and intellectual property.
- Retrieving information for annual business reports.
Receptionist
Greenspoon Marder
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Education
J.D. -
Liberty University School of Law
Lynchburg, Virginia05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Religious Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2018
Skills
- Legal Research
- Office Administration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
- Effective Multitasking
- Cooperative Team Member
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Calendar Management
- Legal writing
- Criminal law knowledge
- Legal documents
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Criminal Law Clerk
Alex Hanna Law P.A.
04.2023 - 09.2024
Paid Legal Intern (Prospective Prosecutor)
State Attorney's Office, 17th Judicial Circuit
08.2022 - 04.2023
Legal Intern
State Attorney's Office 17th Judicial Circuit
05.2021 - 07.2021
Legal Intern
Cru
04.2020 - 07.2020
Receptionist
Greenspoon Marder
07.2018 - 05.2019
J.D. -
Liberty University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Religious Studies
Florida International University
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