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ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY
Professional Summary

Dedicated Assistant State Attorney with an extensive background in litigation and preparation of criminal cases. Communicates in a clear and straightforward manner and practices sound and thorough case analysis techniques.

Skills
  • In-depth criminal law knowledge
  • Legal writing 
  • Efficient researcher 
  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Active listener
  • Fast learner 
  • Sound judgment 
  • Public speaking expertise 
Work History
Assistant State Attorney, 08/2014 to Current
State Attorney's Office – Miami, Florida
  • Currently an "A" level felony prosecutor responsible for first degree felonies and crimes enhanced by a firearm 
  • Handle a high-volume caseload of over 200 active felonies in a populous and demanding circuit. 
  • Responsible for cases from the pre-file stage through trial and any subsequent appeal.  
  • Handled misdemeanors, civil fatalities, and juvenile cases. 
  • Explain available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to victims and witnesses.
  • Negotiate and guide plea agreements with defense attorneys, judges, victims, and police officers. 
  • Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Presented aggravated assault with a firearm, burglaries including assault or battery, occupied dwelling, unoccupied conveyance, aggravated battery deadly weapon and great bodily harm, DUI and various misdemeanors to verdict in jury trials. 
  • Prepared a written response and gave oral argument in a DUI appeal.
  • Worked with experts during a competency hearing to prove Defendant's ability to stand trial. 
County Training Attorney , 03/2015 to 02/2016
State Attorney's Office – Miami, Florida
  • Managed a division of 4-5 rotating prosecutors assigned to a courtroom. 
  • Acted as liaison for the State Attorney's Office for my assigned Judge, courtroom personnel, and defense bar. 
  • Supervised a total of 16 attorneys. 
  • Trained attorneys in case preparation, management and negotiation. 
  • Assisted in division attorney's trials. 
Research Assistant, 07/2012 to 09/2012
Pan African Lawyers Union – Arusha, Tanzania
  • Assessed abstracts and researched legal subjects for publication.
  • Provided summary and analysis of submissions. 
  • Edited submissions selected for print in the scholastic journal.

Legal Intern, 05/2012 to 07/2012
African Probate and Policy Initiative – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Trained non-governmental organization leaders in probate law.
  • Presented seminars on probate law and women's legal rights to village community centers.
  • Drafted wills for community members.
Education
J.D.: May 2014
University of Miami School of Law - Coral Gables, Florida
  • Top 33.33% of class
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Completed 223 pro bono and community service hours
  • Dean's List Spring 2012 and Spring 2013
  • Dean's Certificate of Achievement Award for the Innocence Clinic 
  • Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Comprehensive Skills Test 
  • Recipient of the Dean's Merit Scholarship, Outstanding Public Interest Scholarship, and the Law Alumni Association Scholarship 
  • Specialization in litigation certification 
  • Member of the International and Comparative Law Review 
  • President of the Criminal Law Society
  • Vice President of Communications of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund 
  • Member of the Honor Council 
  • Research assistant for Professor Edgardo Rotman on international criminal law 
Bachelor of Arts: Classics, June 2011
University of California - Santa Barbara Goleta, California
  • Dean's List 
Certifications
  • Member of the Florida Bar
  • Member of the California Bar
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • State Attorney's Office
  • Pan African Lawyers Union
  • African Probate and Policy Initiative

School Attended

  • University of Miami School of Law
  • University of California

Job Titles Held:

  • Assistant State Attorney
  • County Training Attorney
  • Research Assistant
  • Legal Intern

Degrees

  • J.D. : May 2014
    Bachelor of Arts : Classics , June 2011

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