Geoffrey LaForce
Warwick,RI
Summary
Driven young professional with a passion for labor issues and legal work who is interested in investigating unfair labor practices and advocating for workers' rights.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterans Benefit Paralegal
Chisholm, Chisholm & Kilpatrick, Ltd.
2019.06 - 2024.03
- Analyzed complex legal and sensitive medical documents
- Mapped out relevant information for veterans’ cases in front of the VA
- Retained constant contact with clients and ensured obtention of relevant legal documents
- Billed the government for time spent working in sensitive documents.
- Conducted interviews with clients in order to get 100% benefits
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Increased collaboration among team members by coordinating meetings, conference calls, and video conferences with internal staff and external parties involved in cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Editorial Intern and Freelance Writer
Bayard, Inc.
2017.09 - 2019.05
- Translated various publications from French to English and vice versa
- Prepared publications to websites affiliated with the company
- Created PowerPoints for official use by different parties
- Experienced writing articles for different publications, including Catholic Digest.
Refugee Advocate/Volunteer
Augustinians of the Assumption
2017.06 - 2017.08
- Collaborated with refugees from Tibet and various African countries
- Translated immigration paperwork
- Tutored and advised in French language proficiency.
Business Operations Intern
YearUp
2016.10 - 2017.06
- Collaborated on projects in a non-profit involving urban youth
- Conducted work with upper management on day-to-day operations of the company
- Organized paperwork for upper-level management and students.
Education
Master of Science in Global Studies and International Relations -
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages
Assumption College
Worcester, MA05.2016
Skills
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, WordPress, Teams, Needles, LexisNexis CaseMap, FileVine.
- Foreign languages: French.
- Effective communication, writing skills and analytic skills.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills
- Team-oriented
- Office Administration
- Document drafting
- Document Preparation
- Legal writing
- Research and data collection
- Attorney Support
- Proofreading
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Veterans Benefit Paralegal
Chisholm, Chisholm & Kilpatrick, Ltd.
2019.06 - 2024.03
Editorial Intern and Freelance Writer
Bayard, Inc.
2017.09 - 2019.05
Refugee Advocate/Volunteer
Augustinians of the Assumption
2017.06 - 2017.08
Business Operations Intern
YearUp
2016.10 - 2017.06
Master of Science in Global Studies and International Relations -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages
Assumption College
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