Legal Assistant Resume Example Jackson White Senior Law

/LEGAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Hardworking, driven, responsible, and meticulous graduate student with proven leadership capabilities, who likes to take initiative and seek out new academic opportunities. Possesses a Bachelor's in Political Science and a Master's degree in Justice Studies. Excellent research, verbal and written communication skills.

Work History

Jackson White Senior Law- Legal Assistant
Mesa, AZ02/2018 - 01/2019

Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
Managed approximately 15 to 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from clients
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files
Schedule and make appointments
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as Deeds, Living Wills, Durable Financial Power of Attorneys, Durable Health Care Power of Attorneys and Last Will and Testament
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records
Draft and type office memos
Attend legal meetings, new client meetings, and client sign-ons

Tanning Time Salon & Boutique- Front Desk Associate
Flagstaff, AZ05/2016 - 10/2016

Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs
Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints
Managed approximately 20 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day
Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Assisted customers with store and product complaints
Managed cash stock and inventory balances accurately
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding sales goals
Educated customers on product and service offerings
Organized store by returning all merchandise to its proper place
Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently
Processed and issued money orders for customers

Maloney's Tavern- Bartender/Cocktail Server
Flagstaff, AZ11/2015 - 07/2016

Stocked and maintained silverware, linen and condiments
Averaged over 50 customers per shift
Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests
Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages
Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs
Diligently cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, food bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room
Maintained full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods
Collected money and made change
Served as backup for bartenders
Maintained neat personal appearance
Maintained familiarity with latest in mixology, bar equipment and sanitation standards
Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations
Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages

Affiliations

Department of Rheumatology, USC Los Angeles, CA Research Office Assistant/ Office Clerk, Supervisor: Sara Madrigal 323-442-1963

Copying a variety of documents for the research coordinator
Handling inbound calls
Make outbound calls to patients
Fax and email forms
Handle all patient calls concerning their appointments and any other information
Working for different research coordinators and assisting them with their emails, clients and filing
Writing and correcting reports
Researching specific topics

Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
ProLaw
Stata: Software for Statistics and Data Sciences
Problem Solving
Data Collection
Time Management

Flexibility/Adaptability
Writing and editing
Research in various legal and justice related topics
80 WPM typing speed
Document filing
Scheduling/Planning
Correspondence
Organizational Efficiency

Education

Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZExpected in 05/2020Master of Science:
Justice Studies

Majored in Justice Studies
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
Masters Thesis: Paternal Incarceration and Housing Quality Implications of Incarceration on Housing Quality in the United States
For my masters thesis I conducted quantitative research that examined the impact of incarceration on housing quality and homeownership in the United States.
Graduate courses include: Qualitative Data Analysis, The Social Construction of Disability and Justice, Research Methods, Justice Theory, and Digital Activism.

Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ2017Bachelor of Science:
Political Science

Minor in Philosophy
GPA 3.59/4.0
Dean's List Honoree, 3 semesters
Senior Undergraduate Symposium Presentation on The Effects of Felony Convictions on Democracy
Senior Capstone Research: The Effect of Felony Convictions on Democracy: Life Beyond Those Four Walls
Relevant Coursework: Political Ideologies, Congressional Politics, Environmental Ethics, Upper-Level Topics in Political Science, Political Participation, Law in America, Civil Liberties and Upper-Level Topics in Public Policy

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Jackson White Senior Law
Tanning Time Salon & Boutique
Maloney's Tavern

School Attended

Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University

Job Titles Held:

Legal Assistant
Front Desk Associate
Bartender/Cocktail Server

Degrees

Master of Science : Justice Studies
Bachelor of Science : Political Science

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