Diamond Dumas

• Prepared and processed legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements
• Mailed, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Received and placed telephone calls to clients and opposing counsel.
• Conducted feature writing for print publications and provided content for website and newsletters to promote high-visibility business communications.
• Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
• Read and extracted key provisions from land agreements and legal documents.
• Worked with legal counsel on advisement of copyright and intellectual property issues, contract templates, risk assessment, and indemnifications.
• Learned internal clients' goals and marketing plans, researching, developing and writing appropriate and engaging content.

• Maintained all aspects of law firm functions and conducted legal research, drafted, and edited briefs, memorandums, complaints, motions, contracts, family law client needs and correspondence, proposals, emails, and special provisions for best interest attorney assignment and more
• I commenced my legal career as a fall intern and with demonstrated exemplary ability to learn and apply legal principles, concepts, legal writing, time management and proven adaptability in a fast-paced environment, I was hired on as a full legal assistant once my class assignment was completed and given more responsibility in the day- to-day client business.
• Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.
• Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
• Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
• Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
• Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
• Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
• Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
• Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
• Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
• Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
• Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
• Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.

• Ensured that assigned tasks were handled timely and in line with the provided directions and expected results
• Guaranteed that claimant-facing discussions were effective and handled with empathy
• This position requires collaboration and coordination with internal teams, project managers, attorneys and clients
• Attention to quality assurance and meeting client deadlines and deliverables are other key elements of the role with Quality Assurances
• Project Attorneys/Specialists will communicate with clients in a professional manner and demonstrate a client-focused ethos
• This role is expected to be an escalation route to review consumers facing inquiries or issues that cannot be resolved by standardized processes
• Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
• Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
• Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
• Resigned to relocate to Oregon to pursue acquiring supervised attorney for entry in alternative legal pathway program to bar certification and practice.

• Provide support, counseling and care for the children and troubled or misplaced adolescents living in multiple group homes and to maintain a safe environment
• My goal was to congregate settings of improvement for their quality of life, teaching them essential life skills that would enable them to be self-sufficient.
• Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
• Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
• Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring customers through youth mentorship.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
• Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.

• Ensured that assigned tasks were handled timely and in line with the provided directions and expected results
• Guaranteed that claimant-facing discussions were effective and handled with empathy
• This position requires collaboration and coordination with leading attorneys, clients, and third parties’ claimants
• My pivotal role was keeping the office functioning efficiently, from coordinating meetings to maintaining complete and accurate files and building collaborative working relationships with the attorneys — and earned the trust of our clients
• This role required me to be organized and diligent, I worked both independently and as part of a team.

• Provided support by assisting with billing and uploading documents to the Multiple Listing Service
• Assessed and prepared contracts, lease agreements, closing documents and reviewed financing options, lending requirements, title affidavits, in compliance with zoning laws
• Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
• Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
• Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
• Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
• Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.
• Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
• Lastly, assisted with other compliance duties that supported the overall objectives of the Agency and any pertinent jurisdictional laws
• The Agency relocated, which made commuting difficult.

• Organizing documents: Arranged, categorized, and cross-referenced legal papers, contracts, invoices, and other documents
• Also maintained an organized filing system and ensured that files are accurate and complete
• Storing and retrieving documents: Facilitated the storage and retrieval of both paper documents and electronic files
• They may also need to deliver documentation to courthouses, law firms, and other locations
• Preparing documents: Prepares legal correspondence, documentation, and other materials for signing
• They may also create photocopies and reproductions of records
• Other duties: Performed administrative duties such as answered and transferred phone calls, maintained schedules and calendars, and performed legal transcription.
• Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
• Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
• Generated documents and presentations using large repertoire of software programs.
• Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
• Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

My position was unexpectedly terminated due to Covid-19 Pandemic.

• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing and coding various ledgers
• Improved productivity by assisting attorneys with preparation for litigation
• Reviewed multiple documents created by all the parties to a lawsuit and flag documents that may have sensitive data information for the lawyers conducting the lawsuit
• Utilized software and document review workflows to sort through large amounts of legal documentation
• After sorting through the evidence in a case's discovery, reviewed the information and determined its relevance.

• Under attorney supervision engaged in interviewing and representing clients, conducting factual investigations, and performing legal research
• In addition, developed case theories and strategies, engaged in civil discoveries and depositions, and presented cases in superior court and before administrative agencies
• In May 2018, my class requirement was fulfilled because I completed my clinical hours.
• Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience, and qualifications.
• Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.

• As a clerical assistant during my Spring Semester of Law school I provided entry-level support to the volunteer attorneys to the Special programs which were designed to provide expanded information about common family law client needs such as domestic violence, parenting time, child support modifications and enforcements
• Litigants Without Lawyers is a free popular program where volunteer attorneys provide family law information and hands-on training to pro per litigants in a courtroom setting.
• Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
• Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
• Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
• Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
• Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
• Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
• Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
• Informed customers by mail or telephone of additional steps needed to obtain judgments.
• Assisted newly hired clerks in learning about application reviews and verification procedures, performance strategies and customer service techniques.
• Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.