Destiny Andrus
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
I am 22-year old college student studying law at Southern University. I have skills and cross-trained in almost everything and have the desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong worth ethic as well as adapting to changes with great interpersonal skills and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Simien and Simien LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2024 - Current
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town meetings or conferences.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Intern
Doran & Cawthorne
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- deposition summaries
- sat in on depositions and mediations
- court weekly on civil and criminal cases
- filed and scanned in chronological order
Legal Assistant Intern
Chuck Granger Law Firm
Opelousas, LA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Proofread documents for accuracy prior to filing with the court or distribution to opposing counsels' offices.
- Scanned and indexed documents into e-discovery database systems.
- Prepared legal memorandums, correspondence, pleadings, and other documents as requested by attorneys.
- Answered phones to provide information to callers or route calls to appropriate parties.
- Reviewed case documents and prepared summaries of relevant facts.
- Runner to court and other office needs.
- Retyped all notes and prepared exhibits for court.
- File Papers
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Maurice Hall & Associates
Plaquemine, LA
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents: contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Draft motions
- Provide client customer service
- Answered phones daily
- Set up appointments
- Call diverse judges, attorneys, and clerks office on information
Mobile Expert
T-Mobile
Port Allen, LA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Explained latest promotions, sales incentives and offerings to promote savings and drive sales.
- negotiate customers' needs
- served as and assistant under assistant manager
- Welcomed guests and asked open-ended questions to best determine which products would meet needs.
- Developed relationships with repetitive customers and building credibility in product experience and personal integrity in salesmanship.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on what fits them.
Merchandise Coordinator
Sam's Club
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- made layouts in department
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- help with forklift work
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- updated the stock based on stock and inventory.
Shadower and Intern
Harris and Harris Law Firm
Opelousas, LA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- attended court with head lawyer who is now the ADA in Laffayette Parish.
- sat in on cases and hearings in court
- sat in on cases in the office and listen to cases and verdicts
- Worked in office and files: stored and replaced
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Senior High School
Opelousas, LA05.2021
Skills
- Event Coordination, Organization, Planner
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Scheduling
- Mobile device sales
- Client follow-ups
- Leadership and negotiation
- Team player
- Communication
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
Certification
- Microsoft Word Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Simien and Simien LLC
08.2024 - Current
Intern
Doran & Cawthorne
06.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant Intern
Chuck Granger Law Firm
05.2024 - 06.2024
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Maurice Hall & Associates
07.2023 - 03.2024
Mobile Expert
T-Mobile
11.2022 - 07.2023
Merchandise Coordinator
Sam's Club
06.2022 - 10.2022
Shadower and Intern
Harris and Harris Law Firm
11.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Southern University And A & M College
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Senior High School
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