Cassie Fincher
Signal Mountain,TN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Science graduate with extensive experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families. Background includes legal advocacy for survivors of child sexual abuse and domestic violence, community service with underserved populations, and volunteer work supporting families facing immigration and economic challenges. Skilled in client support, crisis response, resource coordination, documentation, communication, and maintaining confidentiality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Nashville Davidson County District Attorney's Office
Nashville, TN
01.2008 - 05.2015
- Drafted legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence for court proceedings.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate records in case management systems.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation by organizing evidence and exhibits.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Communicated with Victims experiencing crisis and trauma.
- Worked closely with Victim's while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Legal/Court processes
- Community Resource Coordination
- Active listening
- Ethics compliance
- Relationship building
- Legal compliance
- Criminal law
- Victim Advocacy
- Research and data collection
- Legal and court processes
- Trauma informed communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Nashville Davidson County District Attorney's Office
01.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Tennessee State University