Julia DeSpain
Tucson,AZ
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Step Up to Justice
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct often in-depth intake interviews to gather essential client information and assess legal issues for appropriate case routing.
- Summarize client matters clearly and concisely and send weekly case summaries and client lists to volunteer attorneys.
- Scheduled and assisted in over 30 legal clinics
- Support administrative operations by preparing hard copy files, scanning and organizing documents, and maintaining accurate client records.
Student Brand Ambassador
Kaplan Test
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Increased brand awareness by actively engaging with students and promoting the brand during campus events.
- Generated interest in the product by running 3 interactive presentations each semester
In-N-Out Associate
In-N-Out
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Analyzed customer needs and workplace efficiency at monthly store meetings
- Received several customer reviews praising my good attitude and professionalism
Intern
JNH Legal Services, PLLC.
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted legal research and prepared concise summaries of relevant case law and Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure to aid in case strategy.
- Assisted in compiling, organizing, and labeling exhibits for hearings, ensuring materials were courtroom-ready and properly formatted.
- Accompanied paraprofessional to Superior Court proceedings to observe legal advocacy and procedural practice in family law cases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law & Political Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2026
Skills
- Legal research & writing
- File management
- Public speaking
- Fast learner
- Confidentiality & discretion
- Preparing & organizing exhibits
Timeline
Intern
Step Up to Justice
08.2024 - Current
Intern
JNH Legal Services, PLLC.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Brand Ambassador
Kaplan Test
08.2023 - 05.2025
In-N-Out Associate
In-N-Out
05.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law & Political Science
University of Arizona