Alayna M. Vernon
Macomb,MI
Summary
Sedulous and detail-oriented paralegal with a solid foundation in legal research, actively pursuing a full-time role that provides both professional challenges and opportunities for continued learning. Eager to apply and expand knowledge of legal procedures, research, and case management to contribute effectively to a forward-thinking legal practice. Demonstrated ability to support attorneys in delivering exceptional legal services within fast-paced environments. Skilled in drafting legal documents, conducting in-depth research, and managing client relationships, with a steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity and efficiency. Enthusiastic about joining a dynamic legal team that values a passion for the field and fosters professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Paralegal
Rebeck & Allen Law Firm
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted attorneys with case preparation and contributing to successful outcomes.
- Executed approximately 30 incoming and outgoing calls, emails and faxes per day.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting and revising for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws for routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and contracts.
- Created excel spreadsheets to sustain client data and organize company project information whilst continuously updating contents for all team members to refer to.
- Drafted appeals to respond by deadline dates to IRS notices on behalf of clients.
- Managed scheduling on Clio to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Refined the formatting of State Board Opinion Letter documents.
- Gathered third party information to support a clients stance.
- Properly created, completed, and filed tax packages to mail them to the correct government departments.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and updates on their case progress.
- Monthly, itemized client purchases to correspond with the correct category regarding tax write offs.
- Assisted with approvals of Offer in Compromises.
- Aided with supporting Employee Retention Credits.
- Corresponded with Internal Revenue Service agents.
- Kept track of all client tax mail to maintain good standing with the Internal Revenue Service as a proxy for clients.
Dispatch Officer
City Of Warren Police Department
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Efficiently provided medical directions for any medical emergency in a fast pace environment.
- Managed nearly 80 calls per day.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Cancelled warrants for selected subjects.
- Searched female prisoners when booked into jail.
- Assisted other departments when regarding incidents in the city of Warren.
- Assured officer safety was maintained.
- Interpreted laws and city ordinances to citizens.
- Gathered third party information.
Restaurant Manager
Spicy Thai
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing food products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Rehabilitation Technician
Special Tree Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Maintained medicine and equipment inventory.
- Observed patients undergoing treatments and reported status changes to supervising therapist for immediate attention.
- Encouraged and attended to patients' physical needs to facilitate and attain therapeutic goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI2022
Skills
- Dialectal
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Expeditious
- Time Management
- Legal Research
- Cognizant of technical platforms; Clio, Office 365, Adobe, AI, Calendly, Zoom, Excel and etc
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Emergency Medical Dispatch Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Paralegal
Rebeck & Allen Law Firm
07.2023 - 08.2024
Dispatch Officer
City Of Warren Police Department
01.2023 - 06.2023
Restaurant Manager
Spicy Thai
01.2022 - 12.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
Special Tree Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Western Michigan University
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Emergency Medical Dispatch Certified
Honors and Accomplishments
Dean's List
- Spring 2022 - Summer 2022
Scholarships
- Received the Western Michigan University Achievement Award. (Spring 2019 - Spring 2022)
LSAT Score
- 155 - April 2024
Volunteer Experience
Trinity Lutheran Church & School (2018 - present)
- Handmade soups and packaged imperishable foods to be administered to the homeless.
- Wrapped gifts for less fortunate children to give for the Holidays.
Recovery Sponsor (2019 - present)
- Provide knowledgeable guidance for individuals who are exploited by suppressants.
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