Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant & Office Manager
Law Offices of Beau Finley PC LLO
Omaha, NE
12.2023 - Current
Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
Insurance Agent
New York Life
Omaha, NE
03.2022 - 12.2022
Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
Assessed customer risk levels and recommended appropriate coverage options.
Conducted research to identify competitive rates and benefits offered by other providers.
Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.
Provided customers with information regarding plan features, pricing, and availability.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies while selling insurance products.
Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry trends and changes in regulations.
Generated reports detailing sales activities, client interactions, and progress towards goals.
Behavioral Technician
YRTC
Lincoln, NE
09.2021 - 12.2021
Provided one-on-one support to clients in order to improve social skills, communication, and problem solving.
Monitored client progress and documented data on a daily basis.
Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis principles to guide interventions for behavioral issues.
Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive care for each client's unique needs.
Implemented evidence-based interventions that targeted specific behaviors or skill deficits.
Ensured safety of all individuals at the facility by following established protocols and procedures.
Provided verbal reinforcement to encourage positive behaviors in clients.
Observed client interactions with peers and provided feedback as needed.
Performed crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
Visitation Worker
Better Living
Lincoln, NE
07.2018 - 07.2019
Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Conducted in-depth assessments of families to identify risk factors and safety concerns.
Facilitated home visits, family meetings, court hearings, and other related activities.
Monitored compliance with court orders and provided reports to courts on progress or lack thereof.
Collaborated with community partners to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency placement in foster care or residential settings.
Maintained accurate case notes documenting all relevant information regarding client contact and progress made towards goals.
Attended trainings related to child welfare topics such as trauma-informed care and cultural competency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Skills
Advanced Word Processing
Order and Request Filing
Office Management
Troubleshooting Complex Problems
Client Billing
Legal Research
Legal Research and Writing
Legal Document Preparation
Criminal Law
Organizational Efficiency
Customer Relationship Management
Client Support
Affiliations
Community involvement and volunteer work at various treatment centers in and around Omaha. Including but not limited to county correctional institutions.
Accomplishments
Professional accomplishments: assisted in maintaining a Law Office while my attorney successfully campaigned for a judicial position;
Coordinated and executed an entire office re-location while maintaining all legal duties.
Assisted in the closure of Law Offices of Beau Finley. Worked with various counsel to bring them up to speed on transferred cases. Professional communicated with our clients regarding the transfer of cases to new counsel.
Examples of Legal Work in 2023
Homicide Work: (Set for trial 2/2024) Reviewed discovery and effectively summarized materials for legal counsel. Filed motions relating to depositions.
8th Circuit Court of Appeals: Assisted in compiling and editing of Briefs. Followed Federal Regulations on electronic and paper filing. Followed Federal Regulations on formatting requirements of Briefs.
Juvenile Court: Maintained professional relationships with Court Officers and service providers. Facilitated meetings between the attorney and his Youth clients.
State Court: Reviewed Discovery and accurately filed motions in a timely manner. Assisted clients in services such as evaluations, treatment centers and alcoholics anonymous meetings.
Court of Appeals: Prepared and filed necessary documents. Assisted in the compiling and editing of briefs. Prepared exhibits to be presented to the Judge.
Federal Court: Reviewed extensive amounts of discovery and summarized for legal counsel.
Timeline
Legal Assistant & Office Manager
Law Offices of Beau Finley PC LLO
12.2023 - Current
Insurance Agent
New York Life
03.2022 - 12.2022
Behavioral Technician
YRTC
09.2021 - 12.2021
Visitation Worker
Better Living
07.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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