Plus years of professional experience
Kayla Knight
Foxborough,MA
Summary
Paralegal candidate and legislative advocate with 20+ years of experience supporting individuals and families navigating legal systems, including DV survivors, children, elders, and individuals with disabilities. Co-creator and co-author of Massachusetts Senate Bill S.1102, establishing independent medical panels to assist Probate & Family Court judges in complex medical cases. Skilled in legal research, case documentation, court procedure, and legislative policy development, with experience connecting clients to legal and community resources.
Overview
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Work History
Legislative & Policy Advocate
Senate Bill S.1102
Foxborough, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Co-created and co-authored S.1102, introducing independent medical panels to assist judges in complex Probate & Family Court medical disputes
- Conduct legislative research and develop policy briefs, testimony materials, and advocacy strategies
- Collaborate with lawmakers, attorneys, physicians, and advocacy organizations
- Led grassroots and stakeholder advocacy efforts elevating family court medical oversight issues to the Massachusetts Legislature
Massachusetts State Advocate
National Safe Parents Organization (NSPO)
01.2023 - Current
- Support survivor-parents and families navigating custody and family court proceedings
- Provide court preparation guidance, safety planning, and resource referrals
Advocate
Massachusetts Family Advocacy Coalition (MFAC)
01.2023 - Current
- Assist children, DV survivors, elders, and individuals with disabilities in advocacy and court navigation
- Connect individuals and families with legal resources and community support services
Victim Services Advocate
Confidential Nonprofit
Norfolk County, MA
01.2020 - Current
- Deliver trauma-informed advocacy and assist clients in accessing legal, medical, housing, and safety resources
Recreation Program Food & Beverage Manager
MWR – U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed morale and wellness programs for soldiers and families that consisted of program operations, event coordination, payroll, audits, and compliance
Education
Army Greening Training Diploma -
U.S. Army
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
Framingham State University
01-2026
Skills
- Legal Research
- Case Documentation & File Management
- Family & Probate Court Procedures
- Legislative Drafting
- Policy Analysis
- Client Intake & Case Support
- Trauma-Informed Advocacy
- Court Navigation Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Regulatory Compliance
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Microsoft
- Ethics and professionalism
- Case Management Systems
Certification
- Certificates: Project Management
- HR Recruitment & Selection
- Financial Management
- Human Resources
LEGISLATIVE MEDIA & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
- Participated in public advocacy initiatives supporting S.1102
- Engaged community stakeholders and advocacy groups on family court reform
- Contributed to public discussions and media awareness regarding medical expertise in complex family court cases
Timeline
Legislative & Policy Advocate
Senate Bill S.1102
01.2024 - Current
Massachusetts State Advocate
National Safe Parents Organization (NSPO)
01.2023 - Current
Advocate
Massachusetts Family Advocacy Coalition (MFAC)
01.2023 - Current
Victim Services Advocate
Confidential Nonprofit
01.2020 - Current
Recreation Program Food & Beverage Manager
MWR – U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
Framingham State University
Army Greening Training Diploma -
U.S. Army