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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
Litigation review and preparation
Criminal defense
Investigation skills
Oral debate
Evaluating contracts
Document preparation
Family law
Problem-Solving
Uniform Bar Exam February 2022
Interests
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