GRACE SOUDER
Washington,DC
Summary
Self-motivated and client-service oriented contracted Paralegal with the U.S. Department of Justice. Currently seeking to advance my skills in legal research, assist in federal court hearings, and pursue law school degree. Experience in assistance in local family law firm as well as Federal Criminal proceedings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
CACI International, U.S. Department Of Justice
07.2023 - Current
- Perform legal and administrative duties as requested by attorneys for Fraud Section investigations and trials.
- Provide in-courtroom assistance, exhibit collection and review, and legal research as needed based on trial demands.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with DOJ components, Federal agencies, counsel and others as needed.
Office Assistant
Averett Family Law
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared and properly filed client documents under three attorneys.
- Supported attorneys and paralegals in hearing preparation via filing tax returns, financial statements, evidence, etc.
- Calendar management for clients and provided excellent customer service.
Guardian Ad Litem
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Testified and represented children in court on behalf of their personal wishes.
- Collected records and progress reports from the children’s various support systems in order to produce written court recommendations.
- Provided feedback to supervisors to support mental, physical, and social wellbeing of children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC12.2022
High School Diploma -
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs, NC05.2019
Skills
- Attorney Support
- Criminal Law
- Proficient in MS Office
- Exhibit Preparation
- File and Records Management
Certification
- Paralegal Certification, UNC-Chapel Hill Paralegal Certification Program
Timeline
Paralegal
CACI International, U.S. Department Of Justice
07.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
Averett Family Law
01.2023 - 06.2023
Guardian Ad Litem
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
High School Diploma -
Southern Wake Academy
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