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Erika Barraza

Phoenix

Summary

Aspiring law student with a passion for writing, advocacy, and social justice committed to advocating for others and defending the rights of those without a voice through the justice system.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Victim Advocate

Mesa City Prosecutor's Office
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated clear and effective communication with victims of misdemeanor crimes to ensure they understood their rights, the justice process, and offered continuous support throughout their court proceedings
  • Managed high-volume caseloads, organized and filed legal documents, and collaborated with prosecutors and colleagues to connect victims with essential resources

Legal Administrative Assistant

Mesa City Prosecutor's Office
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Streamlined the organization, redaction, and scanning of legal documents, ensuring accurate and timely uploading to the department's database
  • Managed a high-volume caseload for prosecutors, proactively tracking tasks and deadlines to enhance team efficiency and productivity

Intern for City Prosecutor & City Attorney

Mesa City Attorney's Office
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Gained hands-on experience by shadowing prosecutors, civil attorneys, legal support specialists, and victim advocates, attending court proceedings, and deepening my understanding of the justice system

Tutor

Students Inspiring Students Program at GCU
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring in English to incoming students where I developed personalized lesson plans and learning strategies for each individual

St. Mary's Food Bank
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked collaboratively with others to sort and package food for the distribution of those in need and families in hunger

Education

B.S. - Justice Studies with an Emphasis in Communication

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024

Skills

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Research skills
  • Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Google Scholar
  • Strong academic and professional writing
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration

Extracurricular/Clubs

Students Inspiring Students Recipient & Member / Grand Canyon University

  • Member from 2021-2024
  • Participated in social and cultural events
  • Completed 100 hours of community service
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring for English courses to other members

Pre-Law Society Member/ Grand Canyon University

  • Member from 2022-2024
  • Attended meetings, law school fairs, and met with different

financial and admissions advisors

  • Attended LSAT prep sessions

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Tutor

Students Inspiring Students Program at GCU
01.2024 - 04.2024

Victim Advocate

Mesa City Prosecutor's Office
10.2023 - 12.2024

Intern for City Prosecutor & City Attorney

Mesa City Attorney's Office
05.2023 - 10.2023

Legal Administrative Assistant

Mesa City Prosecutor's Office
11.2022 - 05.2023

St. Mary's Food Bank
03.2020 - 01.2021

B.S. - Justice Studies with an Emphasis in Communication

Grand Canyon University

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