Ava Autry
Cambridge,MA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom
06.2023 - Current
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases at state, District, and Appellate levels.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibit and witnesses materials when needed.
- Drafted and managed correspondence, maintained key materials, cite-checked, record-checked, and notarized a multitude of legal documents.
- Fostered a positive work environment by contributing to a collaborative atmosphere and providing mentorship to junior paralegals.
Family and Probate Court Legal Assistant
Boston Court Service Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted pro se litigants with preparing and proofing Family and Probate legal documents, including divorce, guardianship, estate planning, and more.
- Became highly proficient at assessing cases, determining needs, and answering complex case-related questions about legal processes.
- Worked professionally with 5-10 litigants per day in efficient, professional, compassionate manner.
Associate Editor
The Tufts Daily
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest as the Politics Reporter.
- Interviewed sources including members of local city councils, Congressional staffers, and illustrious political activists to obtain vital information and quotations for stories.
- Reviewed articles of fellow writers for spelling, syntax, grammar, punctuation, accuracy, and compliance with The Daily's standards - including referencing sources to verify dates, facts, and statistics.
Democracy Summer Fellow
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Analyzed the Georgia 6th Congressional District in depth, regarding candidate electability and current political climate/trends.
- Conducted research for grassroots initiatives in US Congresswoman Lucy McBath's congressional district & worked directly with directors of her campaign; presented findings.
- Synthesized data and research into reports, presentations, flyers, and more.
Financial Intern for NC Attorney General
Josh Stein Campaign For Attorney General
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Cold called dozens of constituents per day for fundraising and gauged voter interest/turnout.
- Inputted data and updating voter profiles in NGP VAN software.
- Answered constituent questions, & sent invitations to virtual events for AG Stein.
Student Office Coordinator
Tufts University Office Of Alumni Engagement
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted in planning, executing, and running various Tufts Lawyers Association events.
- Created, updated, and maintained detailed documents and spreadsheets by designing professional charts and diagrams using variety of platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Civic Studies
Tufts University
Medford, MA05.2023
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom
06.2023 - Current
Family and Probate Court Legal Assistant
Boston Court Service Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
Democracy Summer Fellow
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
06.2021 - 09.2021
Associate Editor
The Tufts Daily
01.2021 - 05.2023
Financial Intern for NC Attorney General
Josh Stein Campaign For Attorney General
06.2020 - 09.2020
Student Office Coordinator
Tufts University Office Of Alumni Engagement
09.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Civic Studies
Tufts University
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