LaCandace Harris
Atlanta
Summary
Experienced with legal research, drafting legal documents, and case management. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Knowledge of legal procedures and effective communication skills to support attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Laura Ogg & Associates - AmTrust Financial
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Billing and timekeeping.
- Conducted legal research for worker’s compensation claims.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Filed legal court documents, claims, and correspondence.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Attended legal proceedings: meetings, depositions, etc
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Legal Aide
Georgia General Assembly- Senate Research
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed research memorandums upon Senate members’ requests.
- Researched various legal topics and issues of policy development.
- Conducted comparative research for state-wide and local legislation.
- Created bill summaries for Senate bills summarizing primary functions.
- Attended standing committee meetings.
- Assisted Analysts in identifying public policy trends.
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines while maintaining confidentiality for sensitive client information.
Student Attorney
Phillip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Represented and advocated for14 or more clients.
- Drafted Offers in Compromise based on doubt as to collectability to resolve clients’ tax liabilities
- Drafted Power of Attorneys
- Conducted interviews to obtain relevant facts about individual cases
- Evaluated relevant facts/information to determine possible legal issues
- Worked cooperatively with co-counsel to develop cases further
- Researched relevant tax law and policies
- Mastered various legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis for efficient research processes.
- Improved negotiation skills through participation in settlement conferences and mediations.
Senate Aide
Georgia General Assembly
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with the preparation and execution of committee meetings for the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
- Researched various legal topics.
- Analyzed drafts of legislative bills.
- Corresponded with each State Senator regarding local legislation.
- Wrote and issued emails to teams and departments on behalf of the legislator.
- Drafted letters to constituents and lobbyists.
- Scheduled meetings between constituents and legislators.
- Took notes and minutes in meetings.
Education
J.D. -
Georgia State University College of Law
Atlanta, GA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2018
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Document preparation
- Legal research
- Writing and editing
- Legal/Court processes
Affiliations
- Black Law Student Association – Georgia State University College of Law
- Sports and Entertainment Law Society – Georgia State University College of Law
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society – Kennesaw State University
Timeline
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Laura Ogg & Associates - AmTrust Financial
08.2022 - 05.2023
Legal Aide
Georgia General Assembly- Senate Research
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Attorney
Phillip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
06.2021 - 12.2021
Senate Aide
Georgia General Assembly
01.2018 - 06.2020
J.D. -
Georgia State University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice
Kennesaw State University
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