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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Hardworking Assistant Prosecutor with strong self-taught knowledge and understanding of the laws of the Mescalero Apache Tribe and its Constitution. Offering reliable, punctual, and fair professionalism. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Skills
  • Arbitrating disputes
  • Court appointed mediation
  • Court procedures
  • Case interpretation
  • Criminal investigations
  • Litigation management
  • Oral argument
  • Organization
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Outlook
  • FullCourt System
Experience
Assistant Prosecutor, 10/2017 - Current
Arlington County, Va Arlington, VA,
  • Continued to learn and study the Mescalero Tribal Code Book.
  • Continued to learn and study the Constitution of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
  • Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
  • Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
  • Managed successful voir dire processes to optimize jury selection.
  • Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
  • Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
  • Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
  • Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Court Clerk, 04/2015 - 10/2017
State Of Nebraska Bassett, NE,
  • Learned and studied the Mescalero Tribal Code Book.
  • Learned and studied the Constitution of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
  • Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
  • Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
  • Supported daily courtroom document preparation, filing of referral forms and court notices, check-in and check-out and bailiff duties.
  • Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
  • Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
  • Attended required meetings and conferences as well as training sessions to develop and maintain understanding of current conventions and laws.
  • Acted as court cashier, processing billing and payments for fines, bonds, bail and other court fees, also recording details of payment and reporting missed deadlines or delinquency.
  • Liaised with general public to process document requests and provide customer service by phone or email and in person, keeping records of payments and documents provided.
  • Examined legal documents and assured adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Assembled paperwork and relevant files and briefs for use by judge at hearings and trials, using discretion to indicate key information relevant to judgment and prosecution decisions.
  • Updated and maintained court calendar, responded to inquiries about court procedures and resolved scheduling conflicts with attorneys.
  • Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
  • Advised supervisors, judges and other office members on records, case status and other developments, alerting of approaching deadlines and procedural requirements.
  • Prepared correspondence, bench warrants and court orders judges.
  • Assisted parties to civil and criminal cases in understanding standard courtroom procedures and advised on legal obligations, options and subjects calling for consultation with attorneys.
  • Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
  • Administered oaths to parties to legal actions as necessary, implementing current procedures to achieve compliance with legal requirements for validity.
  • Recorded court proceedings using recording device and prepared accurate minutes for court hearings and trials.
  • Conducted roll calls, polled jurors and swore in interpreters, witnesses, defendants and jury members.
  • Produced and filed numerous court reports per week with unparalleled accuracy.
Conservation Officer, 02/2014 - 04/2015
Mescalero Apache Tribe City, STATE,
  • Communicated effectively with public to answer questions about forestry, conservation and sustainability.
  • Assisted forester in preparing and collecting data for forest management plans.
  • Monitored campgrounds and visitor behavior for issues of concern, promptly addressing situations with composure and professionalism.
  • Gathered, summarized and posted information on recreational forest use and trail conditions to promote safety of visitors and health of forest.
  • Worked with surveying teams to plan logging roads through forest lands designated for harvest, using laser rangefinders and electronic calculators to determine target distances and locations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2007
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Mescalero Apache High School - Mescalero, NM,
GPA:
Status -
Certifications
  • Customer Service, ENMU - 2017
  • Protecting Sexual Child Abuse Cases, NMCSAP - 2018
  • Following the Evidence in Child Exploitation Cases, NCJTC - 2018
  • Tribal Court Trial Skills College, Arizona State University- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law - 2018
  • Multi-Jurisdictional Public Safety Partnership Forum, NCJTC - 2020
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School Attended

  • Mescalero Apache High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Assistant Prosecutor
  • Court Clerk
  • Conservation Officer

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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