Alayah Carter
Legal Assistant
Reno,NV (willing To Relocate)
Summary
Administrative professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of administrative experience during a five-year career in the United States Navy. Quickly mastered role as legal assistant, providing administrative support to legal departments focused on document management. Recognized for interpreting legal documents and policies and prioritizing tasks in fast-paced environment with positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Attorney Marilyn D York, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted 3 senior paralegals with trial preparation, conducting factual and legal research, and gathering documents to create trial binders.
- Managed over 30 client records, organizing, redacting, and Bates numbering documents using Adobe Acrobat software.
- Worked alongside 3 attorneys and 3 senior paralegals on complex divorce and child custody cases.
- Produced document production indexes containing written, audio, and visual discovery for trial preparation.
- Created and updated spreadsheets to document clients' financial records and other pertinent documents that influenced their cases.
Legal Assistant
Handelin Law
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Created spreadsheets to maintain organization of deadlines, motions, and other important dates for over 10 ongoing cases.
- Monitored updates in relevant Nevada Revised Statutes to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence, and identified relevant legal articles and statutes for legal proceedings.
- Prepared trial binders, listened in on telephone conference hearings, and drafted over 20 case summaries.
Human Resources Assistant
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with department heads to create informative and engaging presentations for weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates, allowed for clear communication of performance data, and provided valuable insight to senior leadership.
- Examined over 150 documents and materials, recorded changes in data, and determined proper indexing or processing tasks to support office filing procedures.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Repair Parts Petty Officer
United States Navy
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed efficient teams of up to 8 employees to assist with supply inventory and distribution throughout weapons department.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Improved consistency of on-time arrivals by 15% through effective logistics management and travel route planning.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
09.2015 - 02.2018
- .Worked closely with over 100 crew members in intense, quickly changing, and dangerous environments.
- Maintained operations, maintenance, and inventory for aviation ordnance shops, armories, and storage facilities.
- Performed regular inspections and tested air-launched guided missiles on aircraft weapons systems to verify regulation compliance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI12.2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA12.2021
Skills
- Complex Issue Resolution
- Research and Data Collection
- Customer Service & Support
- Communication & Negotiation
- Calendar Management
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel software
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Records Management
- Exceptional Telephone and Email Etiquette
- Legal Document Preparation
- Proofreading and Document Editing
Certification
- Property/Casualty Adjuster, Xcel Solutions, 04/01/2023
- CPN - Certified Notary Public, Nevada, 06/01/2022
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Attorney Marilyn D York, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Handelin Law
01.2022 - 03.2022
Human Resources Assistant
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)
01.2021 - 04.2021
Repair Parts Petty Officer
United States Navy
02.2018 - 03.2020
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
09.2015 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Southwestern College