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Education
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Carey Johnson

Carey Johnson

Liason
Houston

Summary

Highly qualified Legal Researcher with 4 years of experience in legal industry. Impeccable editing and legal citation abilities to support comprehensive and readable research outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Researcher

Independent Contractors
Houston, TX
03.2020 - Current
  • Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
  • Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction.
  • Discovered and confirmed case information by retrieving Cause Numbers and all case documents.
  • Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.

Research Assistant

CJHHOLDINGS
Houston, TX
03.2019 - Current
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
  • Developed macros, special formulas and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
  • Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.

Volunteer

CJHHOLDINGS
Houston, TX
07.2018 - Current
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
  • Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
  • Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
  • Sent email reminders regarding upcoming volunteer events to community leaders and civic groups.
  • Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
  • Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
  • Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
  • Teamed with community organizations and government agencies to increase outreach and service utilization.

Work Study Student

University Of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Fielded phone calls, took messages and directed callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
  • Complied with departmental protocols and procedures.
  • Upheld strict security procedures to maintain data confidentiality.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.

Manager of Operations

Corner Table
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Implemented ticket tracking system and worked with team to create customized system for improved tracking and logging of work issues.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Case analysis
  • Authoritative legal research
  • Legal citation
  • Electronic discovery
  • Preparing memoranda
  • Legal writing
  • Civil law
  • Investigation skills
  • Criminal defense
  • Document filing
  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Oral debate
  • Efficient researcher
  • Discovery processes

Timeline

Legal Researcher

Independent Contractors
03.2020 - Current

Research Assistant

CJHHOLDINGS
03.2019 - Current

Work Study Student

University Of Houston
01.2019 - 02.2020

Volunteer

CJHHOLDINGS
07.2018 - Current

Manager of Operations

Corner Table
01.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - History

University of Houston

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