Denise Chavez
@denisechavez
Experienced legal professional turned customer-focused budtender and courier.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced legal professional with a long history in paralegal, clerical, and supervisory roles who transitioned into customer-facing work as a budtender and courier. I bring dependability, strong organizational skills, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional customer service developed across roles in courts, legal offices, banking, and regulatory agencies.
My career highlights include serving as Director of Pretrial Services for a county district court, supervising paralegal staff in a judicial district attorney's office, and working as a law clerk/paralegal for a state commission. I am passionate about holistic healthcare and cannabis advocacy, eager to learn, and motivated to support patrons and teams with professionalism and teamwork.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Budtender / Courier
Bernaleño
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Provided customer service and product guidance as a budtender while handling courier duties to ensure timely delivery and positive patron experiences.
Law Clerk / Paralegal
State of New Mexico Racing Commission
Jan 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 11 months)
Served as law clerk and paralegal providing legal research, regulatory compliance support, and drafting of commission documents to assist regulatory operations.
Staff Supervisor / Paralegal
13th Judicial District Attorney
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)
Supervised staff and provided paralegal support for the district attorney's office, managing case preparation, evidence coordination, and courtroom documentation.
Director of Pretrial Services
Sandoval County District Court
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 11 months)
Led pretrial services operations, supervising case assessments and coordinating with courts to improve pretrial release processes and community safety.
Customer Representative
First Community Bank
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)
Handled teller and customer service responsibilities, processing transactions and resolving client inquiries to maintain high service standards.
Paralegal
Aakhus & Associates
Jan 1999 - Dec 2005 (6 years 11 months)
Supported litigation and insurance defense matters as staff counsel for Allstate, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing discovery to meet case deadlines.
Legal Secretary
Beall, Biehler & Bannerman, PC
Jan 1994 - Dec 1999 (5 years 11 months)
Performed legal secretarial duties supporting attorneys, managing case files and correspondence to improve office efficiency and client communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bernalillo High School
High School Diploma, General Education
1991 - 1991
Completed high school diploma at Bernalillo High School in 1991.
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Location
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