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Ashley M. Peters

Law School Graduate
Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Knowledgeable Law Graduate with solid understanding of litigation, litigation documentation, and court procedures. Eager to support legal team with research, documentation, and investigative skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal Secretary/Paralegal Assistant

Morici, Longo & Associates
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.

Legal Assistant

The Law Offices Of Vladimir A. Uman
Chicago, United States
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed accounts and client records, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorney.
  • Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning.
  • Prepared written correspondence for attorney.
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafted memoranda and correspondence.

Legal Extern, Public Defenders' Office

Kent County Office Of The Defender
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Served as Second Chair on class 4 felony case.
  • Represented defendants at Friend of Court hearings.
  • Observed and participated in various criminal court proceedings.
  • Conducted legal research and analysis for assigned attorneys.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, client and witness interviews, drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and reports.
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.

Intern/Volunteer

WMU-Cooley Access To Justice Clinic
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2020 - 02.2020
  • Assessed expungement cases for probable outcomes by interviewing clinic clients.
  • Analyzed records and current statutes to determine whether clients’ past convictions allow them to move forward with expungement.
  • Re-direct clinic clients who do not qualify for expungement, by providing possible alternative options, if any.

US Congressional Intern

Representative Zoe Lofgren
Washington, DC
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Greeted and welcomed constituents and guests in office, offering immediate assistance and liaising between upper office staff and general public, including elected officials, and constituents.
  • Assisted with research and writing of constituent correspondence.
  • Documented constituent sentiment on policy issues.
  • Entered data into Internet Quorum Government data system.
  • Cataloged newspaper articles, including clipping, organizing, and scanning into computer distribution system.
  • Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
  • Assisted other office administrators by answering phones, returning email messages and creating distribution lists.
  • Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.

Education

J.D. - Legal Studies

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2018 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
09.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

    Court trial attendance

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Interests

Reading fiction

Playing ice hockey

Practicing golf

Traveling with friends

Taking walks with her two dogs

Timeline

Legal Secretary/Paralegal Assistant

Morici, Longo & Associates
05.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

The Law Offices Of Vladimir A. Uman
02.2021 - 10.2021

Intern/Volunteer

WMU-Cooley Access To Justice Clinic
02.2020 - 02.2020

Legal Extern, Public Defenders' Office

Kent County Office Of The Defender
01.2020 - 04.2020

J.D. - Legal Studies

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
08.2018 - 12.2021

US Congressional Intern

Representative Zoe Lofgren
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Santa Clara University
09.2014 - 05.2018

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