Kelsea Rushton
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, quickly mastering new skills, and planning and coordinating support service or program operation requirements with diverse demands.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Support Specialist III
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Austin , TX
2023.03 - Current
- Compile statistical reports from data collected in the database system.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy prior to submission to courts or clients.
- Assist attorneys with research, document production, document review, and other tasks related to litigation support.
- Prepare thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication, and internal needs.
- Assist in administrative duties and special tasks for the Ethics & Employment Law Team, Contract Law Team, and RESTORE Program (a federal grant program) including agenda items and travel coordination.
- Train new employees on Agency and Division policies, procedures, and databases.
- Perform supervisory, professional, and technical work including analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material.
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services and program operations where a wide range of demands are involved.
- Coordinate and chair regular grant program staff meetings.
- Facilitate and participate in grant meetings, provide timeline for grant documents to be submitted, respond to information request, resolve issues, maintain files, records and prepare reports as requested by grant program staff.
- Provide assistance to staff regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures and in resolving related issues and concerns.
Law Clerk
The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway
San Marcos , TX
2022.03 - 2023.03
- Developed organization systems for filing contracts, agreements, court documents, legal records, reports and agendas.
- Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.
- Kept firm's database updated with new information for cases and managed client records, policies and documents to facilitate work of litigation team.
- Reviewed and summarized legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
- Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
Education
Master of Arts - Geography Resource And Environmental Studies
Texas State University
2025-12
Bachelor of Science - Geography Resource And Environmental Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Galveston College
12.2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpreting Complex Written Material
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analyzing Administrative Issues
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Legal Support Specialist III
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
2023.03 - Current
Law Clerk
The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway
2022.03 - 2023.03
Master of Arts - Geography Resource And Environmental Studies
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Geography Resource And Environmental Studies
Texas State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Galveston College
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