Andrea Alleyne
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office
2020.02 - Current
- Conduct preliminary investigations to determine probable cause
- Compose legal documents and share discovery with defense counsel
- Request documentation, analyze records, organize voluminous files, track cases and create spreadsheets
- Review documentation, identify and request evidence and assist in the completion of investigations begun by law enforcement agencies and expand investigations
- Create warrants, set aside/recall bench warrants, attend zoom and in-person court hearings
- Manage ADA court calendar and file petitions, motions, orders in a timely manner
- Support Assistant District Attorneys and Investigators with legal information needed to make sound decisions for potential indictment.
Legal Assistant
2017.06 - 2020.01
- Gathers, transcribes, composes, types, reviews, and submits legal documentation to appropriate personnel and parties
- Analyze potential cases and implements appropriate solutions
- Responds to routine request for information and open and close cases in the JCATS Case Management systems
- Promoted to Paralegal in February 2020.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Fulton County CASA
2014.03 - 2017.07
- Provide reports, findings, and recommendations and cooperative solutions by acting as a facilitator among parties at hearings
- Help determine and create a permanent plan for a child
- Monitor service plans and court orders assuring court-ordered services are implemented in a timely manner and review hearings are held in accordance with the law.
Education
Masters Business Administration -
Purdue University
11.2025
Bachelor of Science/Legal Studies Degree -
Purdue University
05.2015
Associate of Applied Science/Paralegal Studies Degree -
Purdue University
09.2013
Skills
- Notary
- Legal Research
- Contract Negotiations
- MS Products
- Problem Solving
- Verbal
- Written and Organizational Skills
- Ability to organize voluminous files accurately and efficiently.
- LexisNexis
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
Academic Enrichment
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Alpha Beta Kappa Honor
Timeline
Paralegal
DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office
2020.02 - Current
Legal Assistant
2017.06 - 2020.01
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Fulton County CASA
2014.03 - 2017.07
Masters Business Administration -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science/Legal Studies Degree -
Purdue University
Associate of Applied Science/Paralegal Studies Degree -
Purdue University
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