Seema Maier

Experience

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  Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2006

  Contract Specialist, Business and Strategic Planning

  • Collaborated extensively with attorneys and procurement advisers to procure services for branch projects: negotiated, prepared and executed agreements and provided strategic procurement advice to colleagues• Initiated and managed the branch grant funding process: prepared grant agreements, liaised with legal representatives, consulted with procurement advisers regarding risk management analyses, and provided grant and best practices advice to colleagues• Managed the environmental professional internship: liaised with industry and not-for-profit partners, administered agreements and project plans, and supervised graduate student.• Managed special projects: supervised consultant's product development/services, acted as liaison between consultant and Ministry, ensured all deliverables were realized, and maintained project budget.• Assisted the branch business planning process: prepared business proposals, analyzed resource requests, outlined request rationales, identified performance measures and risks, and tracked resource allocations• Managed the Smog Alert Response Program: promoted the program, prepared outreach materials on smog response/prevention strategies and best practices, and chaired an inter-ministerial committee Show less

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  Summit County Court of Common Pleas

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Legal Clerk

  • Prepared court opinions for motions for post-conviction relief and summary judgment• Gained in-depth knowledge of court procedures by participating in discussions with the Judge and Judicial Attorney, observing criminal and civil trials, hearing and pretrial meetings• Expanded experience by observing probate, appellate, municipal, and immigration court proceedings

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  Stark County Public Defender

  Sept 2008 - Nov 2008

  Legal Intern, Juvenile Division

  • Represented juveniles at arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and dispositions• Met with prosecutors regarding plea negotiations• Met with juveniles to discuss their case, prosecution offers, legal options and constitutional rights• Conducted research and prepared legal memorandums and motions as required

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  The University of Akron

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  • Assisted Law Professor as needed for a publication on the continuation of inequality based on race in the United States.• Conducted and summarized research related to a network economic theory of inequality versus the traditional theories of unconscious discrimination or merit related discrimination. • Provided non-litigation, transactional legal and business advice with regards to business planning, employment, contracts/leases, tax, and entity formation to new or emerging businesses that would otherwise be unable to afford counsel.• Reviewed and prepared necessary legal documentation including contracts

  • Research Assistant

    Feb 2009 - May 2009

  • Legal Intern, New Business Legal Clinic

    Jan 2009 - May 2009
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  Summit County Prosecutor's Office

  Nov 2009 - now

  Primarily responsible for the prosecution of human trafficking cases and domestic violence cases involving firearms. As a member of the Summit County Human Trafficking Task Force, collaborate with law enforcement, medical professionals, victim assistance programs and other community organizations to investigate and prosecute human traffickers. Manage cases from inception to conclusion including participating in sting operations as police legal advisor (PLA), reviewing evidence with law enforcement. presenting cases to the grand jury, and prosecuting defendants (negotiate resolutions/try case to judge or jury). As a member of the Gun Violence Reduction Task Force collaborate with the US Attorney's Office and law enforcement to determine best path for prosecution. Oversee the prosecution of domestic violence cases involving firearms. Show less Primarily responsible for prosecuting felony criminal cases. Conducted hundreds of hearings and trials in front of judges and juries. Prepared for hearings and trials by reviewing and obtaining evidence and meeting with victims, witnesses and law enforcement. Researched pertinent legal issues and prepared motions/responded to defense motions. Additional responsibilities include reviewing and presenting cases to the Grand Jury and collaborating with the Appellate division attorneys to prepare appellate briefs. Specialty court assignments included Veteran's/Valor Court and Domestic Violence Court. Show less Primarily responsible for prosecuting child abuse and neglect cases. Worked in close collaboration with Summit County Children Services. Conducted thousands of hearings and trials in front of magistrates. Prepared for these hearings and trials by collecting and reviewing evidence and meeting with witnesses, social workers and law enforcement. Additional responsibilities included researching pertinent legal issues and prepared/responded to defense motions and collaborating on appellate briefs. Show less

  • Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Major Trial Unit

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Human Trafficking & Gun Violence Reduction/DV

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Criminal Division

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2021

  • Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Division

    Feb 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Legal Intern, Civil Division

    Nov 2009 - Feb 2010