CJ MCLAUGHLIN JR.
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant with experience in Estate Planning & Probate law. Perpetual student with strong organizational skills and a genuine care for clients. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy under a heavy amount of pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Client Services Director
Decker Legacy Law LLC
07.2024 - Current
- Scheduled appointments and managed calendars; acquired information from clients, in advance, to ensure productive meetings
- Proofread all materials for typographical errors, accuracy and inclusion of required information
- Managed incoming calls for all types of clients, addressing their needs courteously and promptly, forwarding messages in a timely manner.
- Maintained current client and/or non-client files from intake stage to funding stage; followed up with leads/clients in a timely manner and participated in signing meetings and consultations
Legal Assistant
O&L Law Group
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Legal Assistant Intern
The Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A.
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Shadowed lawyers and senior paralegals' phone calls, sat in on conferences and confidential meetings and consultations with clients
- Quickly familiarized with the firms file system; scanned, drafted, proofread, and delivered finalized documents to clients under heavy pressure
Retail Sales Associate
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Greeted and assisted over 50-100 customers per day with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Listened to customer needs and concerns, addressing and resolving them promptly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL12.2023
High School Diploma -
Paul R. Wharton High School
Tampa, FL05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft 365 & Adobe Acrobat (6 years)
- Document Control
- Client service and support
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Client Services Director
Decker Legacy Law LLC
07.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
O&L Law Group
04.2024 - 07.2024
Legal Assistant Intern
The Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A.
06.2023 - 08.2023
Retail Sales Associate
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida Gulf Coast University
High School Diploma -
Paul R. Wharton High School
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