Katelyn McMorris
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Driven Law Clerk with 6 years of experience and commitment to productive research and litigation processes. Fast-learning professional with skill in legal research and document drafting. Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with proven leadership.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Law Clerk
The Law Offices Of Heidi M. Vessel
Zachary, LA
09.2020 - Current
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Researched legal authority using [Software] to identify tenable solutions to [Type] and [Type] law problems.
- Conducted research for upcoming cases for firm's [Number] attorneys.
- Arranged for [Number] trials by preparing exhibits, trial briefs, subpoenas and motions.
- Increased satisfaction among law clients by applying best practices to solve complex issues efficiently.
- Answered [Number] direct attorney phone lines to act as liaison between clients and attorneys.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Met with clients to discuss upcoming depositions and arbitrations.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Assembled case materials for [Number] cases by organizing, summarizing and collecting documents, information and evidence.
- Supported lawyers in reviewing and processing search warrants, subpoenas and court documents.
- Maintained calendars for [Number]-person team by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
- Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
- Invoiced clients for legal fees using [Software].
- Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
Student Worker
Louisiana Department Of Justice
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Offered quality clerical support to department personnel.
- Managed supplies, processed new orders and maintained inventory organization for team.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Collected information for staff and entered into computer system.
Summer Law Clerk
Carter Benoit & Associates
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
- Assembled case materials for [Number] cases by organizing, summarizing and collecting documents, information and evidence.
- Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.
- Answered [Number] direct attorney phone lines to act as liaison between clients and attorneys.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Court filings
Legal memos
Fact compilation
Legal documentation
Brief and opinion writing
Legal Research
[Type] Software Proficiency
Good Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Law Clerk
The Law Offices Of Heidi M. Vessel
09.2020 - Current
Student Worker
Louisiana Department Of Justice
12.2017 - 04.2018
Summer Law Clerk
Carter Benoit & Associates
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Xavier University of Louisiana
08.2013 - 05.2017