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Julia Bourque

Boston, MA 02114 | Chicago, IL 60640

Summary

Detail-oriented early-career legal professional experienced in supporting attorneys and legislators through research, client communication, and policy analysis. Dedicated to leveraging communication and law to advance equitable public policy.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Rosenfeld & Rafik
Boston, MA
08.2026 - Current
  • Drafted pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence for client matters.
  • Reviewed medical records and deposition materials for attorney use.
  • Organized case files, discovery documents, and confidential records.
  • Supported litigation attorneys at Rosenfeld & Rafik with daily case preparation.

Administrative Assistant

Rosenfeld & Rafik
Boston, MA
09.2025 - 07.2026
  • Organized case files and updated confidential records to ensure accurate information retrieval.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to deliver information, and enhanced effectiveness of business correspondence.
  • Facilitated timely mail processing for efficient communication., deliveries, and document filing for daily operations.

Legal Assistant

Parker Scheer LLP
Boston, MA
09.2024 - 05.2026
  • Prepared discovery materials, reviewed exhibits, and assembled filing packets.
  • Managed litigation files, organized records, and maintained accurate case calendars.
  • Supported attorneys with billing tasks, document review, and administrative case preparation.

Student Admission Representative

Emerson College
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Guided prospective students through Emerson College admissions requirements and application steps.
  • Responded to student and family inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
  • Supported campus visits and admissions events for prospective student engagement.

Legislative Intern

Massachusetts State House
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Monitored committee hearings and recorded testimony notes for legislative review.
  • Reviewed proposed legislation and summarized key points for district office use.
  • Supported legislative staff with bill research and committee briefing materials at State House.

Education

Master of Science - Political Communication

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05-2025

Skills

  • Legal writing
  • Document review
  • Litigation support
  • Case management
  • Policy analysis
  • Policy research
  • Public speaking
  • Media relations

Certification

  • Illinois Substitute Teaching License

Affiliations

  • Volunteer, Nourishing Hope — Chicago, IL
  • Volunteer, Red Door Shelter — Chicago, IL

Timeline

Paralegal

Rosenfeld & Rafik
08.2026 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Rosenfeld & Rafik
09.2025 - 07.2026

Legal Assistant

Parker Scheer LLP
09.2024 - 05.2026

Student Admission Representative

Emerson College
09.2023 - 05.2025

Legislative Intern

Massachusetts State House
09.2023 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Political Communication

Emerson College

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Emerson College
Julia Bourque