Emily Schwegmann
Nashville,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with experience in legal drafting, documentation review, legal research, and managing high volume administrative workflows. Skilled in contract review, document organization, and maintaining accurate records while handling confidential information. Strong communicator with a background in Legal Studies and coursework in intellectual property law, seeking to leverage legal and administrative experience in the music and entertainment industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
GriffithLaw
Franklin, TN
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
- Prepared trial exhibits and organized materials for court presentations.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for ongoing cases.
Receptionist
GriffithLaw
Franklin, TN
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate staff members.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations of the office.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents.
Part-Time Teller
Hancock Whitney Bank
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained security protocols to protect customer information and company assets.
- Educated clients on bank products and services, increasing client engagement and product adoption.
- Collaborated with team members to meet branch sales goals, contributing to overall branch performance.
Legal Intern
Tangi Carter and Associates
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.
- Attended court proceedings to observe legal processes and procedures.
Legal Intern
Owen Law Firm
Poplarville, Mississippi
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with team members on legal research projects and case strategies.
- Organized and maintained case files, ensuring easy access to information.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2025
Diploma - Basic And Advanced High School Courses
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
Poplarville, MS05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Dual Enrollment
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSSkills
- Document drafting
- Legal research
- Contract review
- Adobe Acrobat
- Case management
- Administrative support
- Database management
- Microsoft Office
- Client Relations
Accomplishments
- 3.7 GPA from The University of Southern Mississippi
- Member of Alpha Chi Omega, August 2022 - May 2025
- Vice President of Recruitment Information for Alpha Chi Omega, January 2024 - January 2025
- Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa at Pearl River Community College as a dual enrollment student (2022)
- Member of National Honor Society (2020-2022)
- Dual Enrollment through Pearl River Community College - 4.0 GPA
- Academic Excellence Scholarship recipient at University of Southern Mississippi
- Woman’s Club of Poplarville Scholarship recipient (2022)
Timeline
Legal Assistant
GriffithLaw
02.2026 - Current
Receptionist
GriffithLaw
08.2025 - 02.2026
Part-Time Teller
Hancock Whitney Bank
11.2024 - 04.2025
Legal Intern
Tangi Carter and Associates
08.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Intern
Owen Law Firm
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
Diploma - Basic And Advanced High School Courses
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
Some College (No Degree) - Dual Enrollment
Pearl River Community College