Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

BAR ADMISSION

Timeline

Brittney S. Archie

Spring

Summary

Experienced Family Law Attorney with legal research, case management, and client representation, delivering thorough and effective legal support. Utilizes strategic thinking to address and resolve complex legal issues efficiently. Track record of maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Proven ability to manage complex legal matters while collaborating effectively with team members to achieve optimal results. Highly adaptable to evolving legal environments and client needs, with strong skills in legal research and mediation negotiations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

The Law Offices of Bryan Fagan, PLLC

01.2023 - Current

Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies.
Assisted clients with dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation or arbitration proceedings.
Established a strong reputation for thoroughness and professionalism, resulting in repeat business from satisfied clients.
Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Family law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Analyzed complex legal issues for clients across multiple industries, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in problem-solving skills.
Presented persuasive arguments in court hearings, effectively advocating for client interests in contested matters.
Coordinated discovery efforts with opposing counsel, managing timelines to ensure full compliance with procedural requirements.
Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and understanding of their needs.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Attended continuing legal education courses to stay current on changes in the law and emerging trends in practice areas.
Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.

Associate Attorney

The Law Offices of Whitney L. Thompson, PLLC

09.2022 - 12.2022

Drafting original petitions, divorce decrees, marital settlement agreements, and mediation memorandums
Preparing clients for hearings and trial
Drafting discovery request and responses
Organizing trial exhibits
Negotiating with opposing counsel on child custody matters and divorce matters
Handling the division of marital assets, including real estate
Advocating on behalf of clients by understanding their needs and finding a strong legal strategy
Maintaining client’s files to ensure they are properly organized
Conducting initial consultation for family law matters
Reviewing and drafting trust, wills, deeds, real estate documents
Drafting Application of Guardianship and Temporary Orders
Overseeing trust’s financial accounts
Supervision of paralegals and other staff related to my case list
Representing client in court hearings
E-filing probate, guardianship, child custody, divorce and other legal documents with the Court
Managing calendar, deadlines, hearing and coordinating with Court personnel

Assocaite Attorney

Hunt Law Firm

07.2022 - 09.2022

Drafting original petition and divorce decrees
Engaging in strategy review sessions with our clients to under the fats and goals to prepare a case plan for each client
Communicating with clients to discuss their options and help them make informed decisions
Preparing clients for hearings and trials
Attend court hearings
Organizing and managing clients files to ensure they are keep current
Managing an individual docket
Consulting with potential new clients
Managing the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings
Researching laws and court policies

Associate Attorney

Amina Law Firm

04.2022 - 07.2022

Drafting original petition and divorce decrees
Engaging in strategy review sessions with our clients to under the fats and goals to prepare a case plan for each client
Communicating with clients to discuss their options and help them make informed decisions
Preparing clients for hearings and trials
Attending court hearings
Organizing and managing client’s files to ensure they are keep current
Managing an individual docket
Consulting with potential new clients
Managing the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings
Researching laws and court policies
Providing legal training to staff

Assocaite Attorney

Ramos Law Group, PLLC

12.2021 - 04.2022

Drafting original petition and divorce decrees
Advising clients on issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, and property division
Negotiating with opposing counsel to resolve disputes or reach settlements involving complex financial issues
Drafting legal documents such as motions or complaints in cases where there is a dispute over child custody, visitation rights, or spousal support payments
Maintaining accurate records of all activities in a case file using electronic case management software
Appearing in court on behalf of clients to represent them during trials or settlement negotiations
Reviewing and updating client files including case notes, financial statements, pleadings, wills, trusts, property appraisals, and other documents
Maintaining client confidentiality through attorney-client privilege

Associate Attorney

Boston and Hughes, P.C.

05.2021 - 12.2021

Review and organize all records, documents and deposition testimony to ensure completeness of all file materials – extensive document management
Assist in managing of national docket for the General Liability and Medical Malpractice teams
Communicate with client on case status;
Review and summarize information, including medical and billing records, relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions and non-party discovery
Draft correspondence, discovery responses, mediation and arbitration briefs, pleadings, motions, and reports upon request of attorney
Conduct all aspects of non-party discovery
Review all documents being produced for any privileged information and prepare privilege logs, as necessary
Conduct research through the library – both manual and electronic, as needed
Assist in the preparation of the case for trial by drafting and preparing pre-trial documentation, including opening statements, jury questionnaires, jury instructions, and motions in limine; contacting witnesses and preparing subpoenas as necessary; prepare the attorney trial notebooks, as well as witness/exhibit binders

Legal Assistant

Allecia Lindsey Pottinger Law Office

12.2020 - 05.2021

Answering incoming phone calls
Sending out contracts and retainer fees
Drafting correspondence and legal documents
Sending and receiving letters and faxes
Assisting clients with discovery and paperwork
Filing documents with the court
Arranging court hearings, mediations, deposition, and other appointments
Assisting attorneys with other case-related tasks
Using software such as Lawmatics and Practice Panther

Court Reporter (Remote)

Story Cloud

12.2020 - 05.2021

Setting up and utilizing StoryCloud proprietary software and equipment to record and monitor depositions at law firms/practices
Overseeing the deposition/recording process to ensure a clear audio recording is captured
Swearing in witnesses, marking and handling exhibits, playing back testimony, capturing deposition notes, speaker identifications, and spellings.

Student Intern

Vy Nguyen and Associates

01.2020 - 05.2020

Drafted and filed I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, N-400 Application for Naturalization with the USCIS
Assisted and attended client interviews to go over pertinent information needed for their immigration status.
Utilized Westlaw and LexisNexis for research.
Knowledge of Privacy Act, Attorney Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product Doctrine.
Worked with attorney to prepare, file and monitor immigration and national law applications and petitions.
Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
Coordinated and conducted large-scale document identification, preservation, collection, review, and production.
Proofreading and Document review legal documents

Student Intern

Thurgood Marshall School of Law Immigration Clinic

08.2019 - 12.2019

Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Strictly adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Answered client calls and responded to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.

Student Intern

Juveniles Without Life Parole Externship (JWLP) Criminal Externship

06.2019 - 08.2019

Conducted qualitative research through LexisNexis and Westlaw on relevant constitutional policies, laws, regulations, and legal articles.
Knowledge of Privacy Act, Attorney Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product Doctrine.
Contacted clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions.
Types and formats legal documents, including correspondence, opinions/findings, pleadings and discoveries.
Drafted Memorandums pertaining to legal issues.
Read Depositions and Draft Summary of Facts.
Attended Parole Hearings for clients.
Utilized e-discovery and case management.

Law Clerk

Gillis, Paris & Heinrich, PLLC

07.2014 - 08.2017

Handled heavy caseload and assisted with all aspects of the litigation lifecycle from inception through appeal.
Researched cases for Motions for Summary Judgment and other pleadings through Westlaw, LexisNexis CM/ECF, and JIMS
Submitted monthly attorney time, expense reports and invoices to accounting.
Assisted with trial preparation: manage trial exhibits, prepare trial notebooks, maintain expert binders, perform jury research and communicate with experts and fact witnesses.
Creating appellate briefs, table of contents, table of authorities, checking compliance, preparing appendix and creating bookmarks.
Contract Review.
Utilized e-discovery methods.
Prepared and drafted legal documents including pleadings, interrogatories, affidavits, and memorandum of law.
Federal and State regulations.
Docketing schedules and trial preparation.
Filing/e-filing in state and appellate courts
Document Review over various pleadings and documents

Executive Legal Secretary

Bob Bennett & Associates, PLLC

08.2013 - 06.2014

Law firm specializes in areas such as protecting professional licenses, criminal, and miscellaneous cases.
Assisted and prepared an appeal for the famous Anthony Graves wrongful conviction case and won with the disbarment of the prosecutor.
Creating appellate briefs, table of contents, table of authorities, checking compliance, preparing appendix and creating bookmarks.
Project management over various events
Managed a master calendar of hearings for an average of 20 files at any given time and case management.
Drafted legal documents including pleadings, interrogatories, affidavits, and memorandum of law.
Assisted with trial preparation: manage trial exhibits, prepare trial notebooks, maintain expert binders, perform jury research and communicate with experts and fact witnesses.
Trained interns on case management software and organization of client files.
Led the discovery process with a senior paralegal.
Trial experience.
Knowledge of federal and state court.
Updated and assisted assigned attorneys in maintaining CLE hours.
Filing/e-filing in appellate courts.

Intern/ Temporary Secretary

Law Firm of Badeaux & Associates

05.2012 - 01.2013

Law Firm that specializes in real estate, probate, corporate law.
Drafted and wrote legal documents.
Assigned office duties such as organizing paperwork, copying, faxing, and responding to emails.

Student Intern

United States Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee

08.2012 - 12.2012

Answered telephones and listened to conversations of constituents throughout her district.
Assisted Michael Halpin with constituent services by contacting agencies to follow up on status of inquiries on the Congresswoman’s behalf.
Drafted correspondence to constituents.
Worked on special projects for staff members.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Houston, Texas

05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Houston Main Campus

Houston, TX

12.2013

Skills

Client communication
Contract drafting
Legal research
Legal writing
Document review
Arbitration and litigation
Mediation
Trial experience
Evaluating contracts
Case file management
Discovery
Westlaw expertise
Oral argument
Time management

BAR ADMISSION

State of Texas
State of Arkansas

05.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Houston Main Campus

Juris Doctor -

Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Summary

Overview

Work History

Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Assocaite Attorney

Associate Attorney

Assocaite Attorney

Associate Attorney

Legal Assistant

Court Reporter (Remote)

Student Intern

Student Intern

Student Intern

Law Clerk

Executive Legal Secretary

Intern/ Temporary Secretary

Student Intern

Education

Juris Doctor -

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Skills

BAR ADMISSION

Timeline

Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Assocaite Attorney

Associate Attorney

Assocaite Attorney

Associate Attorney

Legal Assistant

Court Reporter (Remote)

Student Intern

Student Intern

Student Intern

Law Clerk

Executive Legal Secretary

Student Intern

Intern/ Temporary Secretary

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Juris Doctor -

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