senior assistant district attorney team lead resume example with 6+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Morally-just Attorney with 4 to 5 years experience as an Assistant District Attorney with 400 plus cases committed to vehement persuasion and representation. Proactive leader and efficient motivator with extensive knowledge of criminal law and moderate knowledge of business law and contracts. Offering earnest and steadfast dedication to high-quality, accurate and passionate work.
Skills
Legal Case Management
Case Interpretation
Litigation Experience
Courtroom Procedures
Legal Research and Review
Staff Supervision
Mentoring and Coaching
Collaboration and Teamwork
Creative and Critical Thinking
Lexis-Nexis
Experience
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Team Lead, 02/2020 - Current Las Vegas Sands Corp. – Las Vegas, NV,
Lead ADA to Chief Superior Court, in Clayton County, Georgia
Manage active caseloads of approximately 350-400 cases
Manage and report courtroom proceedings for all attorney and staff representing the Clayton County DA’s office
Represent the State of Georgia against defendants accused of felony charges at all stages of prosecution including: indictments, preliminary hearings, arraignments, motions, trial, and sentencing
Represent the State at Trial for serious violent felony offenses including but not limited to: Murder, Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, etc
Primary attorney for the Clayton County Veterans Court
Responsible for assessing referrals, participating in the treatment team and representing the State against the felony participants in sanction hearings
Attend Veteran’s Court weekly.
Assistant District Attorney/ SAKI Unit, 12/2018 - 02/2020 City Of Hampton, Va – Hampton, VA,
Assist in the prosecution of cold-case sexual assault cases, including the high-profile case of Dandre Shabazz who serially raped and sexually assaulted approximately 14 victims
Interview and prepare testimony of lay witnesses, victims of sexual assault, officers, and lab experts in preparation for trial
Draft motions for trial: Similar Transactions Motions, Similar Sexual Transaction Motions, and Rape Shield Motions
Prepared retainer letters on behalf of Managing Attorney to secure clientele
Secured payments from clients on behalf of Managing Attorney for legal work done
Draft civil court documents including, but not limited to, entry of appearances, motions for discovery, motions for extensions, motions for hearings, interrogatories, complaints, answers, and counter-complaints
Edited and offered suggestions regarding entertainment contracts
Conducted legal research in preparation for court appearances and arguments before Superior Court Judges
Senior Case Manager, 08/2015 - 10/2016 The Law Office Of Julian Sanders – City, STATE,
Organized client correspondences, prepared mailings, and handled high call volumes from clients
Entered client data into Needles Case Management software
Prepared case exhibits and evidence in preparation for pre-suit
Drafted letters of representations, spoliation letters, and demand letters in areas of personal injury
Negotiated on behalf of client with insurance adjusters for settlements of personal injury claims
Coordinated efforts for successful outcomes in personal injury settlements
Education and Training
Entertainment Law Certificate LLM: , Expected in 08/2022 - USC Gould School of Law - Los Angeles, CA GPA: Status -
J.D.: , Expected in 06/2018 - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School - Atlanta, GA, GPA: Status -
CALI Award Recipient for Business Organizations
Top Ranked: 7 out of 94
President of Sports & Entertainment Law Society, 2013-2014
Law Review, 2012-2018
Graduated cum laude
Black Law Student Association Member, 2014-2015
Criminal Justice Honors
Bachelor of Arts: English, Expected in 05/2015 - University of South Carolina – Upstate - Spartanburg, SC, GPA: Status -
Honor's College Graduate
2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 - Dean's List
Graduated cum laude
Member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor's Society, 2012-2015
Honor's Club Member, 2011-2015
Women's Leadership Network Member, 2013-2015
Organizations
Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Associations
Awards & Special Recognition
Unconditional Commitment and Dedicated Service 2022, Clayton County Veteran’s Treatment Center
Basic Litigation Training 2020, Prosecuting Attorney's Council
Pro Bono Society 2017-2018, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Pro Bono Distinction Award 2017 – 2018, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Criminal Justice Honors Certification, 2015
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Trial Advocacy Completion Award 2017-2018
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