GRACE RICHARDSON
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated and eager individual specializing in criminal defense investigation and mediation. Fantastic communicator with extensive knowledge of the legal system and experience working with marginalized populations. History of experience in diverse and remote environments. Committed to restorative justice and dedicated to client advocacy through relationship building and excellent investigating.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Defense Investigator
Colorado State Public Defender
08.2022 - Current
- Manages a caseload averaging 40 + clients
- Conducts field work including collecting records; serving subpoenas; viewing physical evidence; writing reports, locating and finding witnesses and victims and conducting interviews; writing reports
- Collaborative member of the defense team including consulting with attorneys on the theory of defense including applicable case law and potential ethical issues to establish a strategy for the investigation and testifying in court when needed
- Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, clients’ families, victims and witnesses
Business Immigration Analyst (Writer)
Fragomen
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Drafted and filed government petitions and forms, wrote detailed persuasive letters, maintained sensitive files, identified issues, and maintained a 20 person foreign national client base
- Identified issues and communicated with clients, analyzed and summarized published works of clients
- Created case strategy and collaborated with members of the legal team
- Learned procedural and processing requirements for immigrant visa petitions and applications
Investigative Intern
San Diego Alternate Public Defender
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in criminal investigations for the Alternate Public Defender investigators
- Conducted background checks and social media searches, obtained court records
- Attended weekly training on different aspects of criminal justice system and how to advocate for clients
Youth Care Lead Associate
San Diego Youth Services
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked as a Youth Care Associate and Lead at the Unaccompanied Children Program at the San Diego Convention Center
- Coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of 24/7 care for youth with psychiatric disorders and high levels of trauma
- Participated in Prevention of Sexual Abuse training and Trauma Informed Care training
Camp Counselor and Youth Mentor
Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided 24/7 care and guidance to cabin of girls ranging from 6-17
- Led campers through various activities including multi-day backpacking trips, high ropes courses and lake activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Middle East
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA08.2021
Skills
- Court Proceedings and Legal Process
- Child and Adolescent Mentoring
- Wilderness First Aid
- Mitigation
- Risk Management
- Case File Preparation
- Governmental Procedures
- Legal and Technical Writing
Timeline
Criminal Defense Investigator
Colorado State Public Defender
08.2022 - Current
Business Immigration Analyst (Writer)
Fragomen
09.2021 - 03.2022
Youth Care Lead Associate
San Diego Youth Services
04.2021 - 06.2021
Investigative Intern
San Diego Alternate Public Defender
01.2021 - 08.2021
Camp Counselor and Youth Mentor
Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Middle East
Point Loma Nazarene University
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