Lashawn Reese
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a robust background at Thomas Law Firm, adept in legal documentation, e-filing, and critical research. Excel in Microsoft Office and Mycase, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a keen understanding of family and criminal law. Proven track record of enhancing case efficiency and supporting complex legal proceedings. Organized and detail-oriented professional with demonstrated expertise in legal research, document review, and litigation support. Adept at summarizing complex legal documents and maintaining electronic records. Committed to providing quality legal services to clients and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
The Taylor Law Firm
Marietta , GA
2024.02 - 2024.07
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
PARALEGAL
Thomas Law Firm
Stockton
2022.08 - 2024.01
- Accomplished Paralegal with a robust background at Thomas Law Firm, adept in legal documentation, e-filing, and critical research
- Excel in Microsoft Office and Mycase, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a keen understanding of family and criminal law
- Proven track record of enhancing case efficiency and supporting complex legal proceedings
- Organized and detail-oriented professional with demonstrated expertise in legal research, document review, and litigation support
- Adept at summarizing complex legal documents and maintaining electronic records
- Committed to providing quality legal services to clients and achieving positive outcomes.
LEGAL FILE CLERK
Hiroshima Daggett
Rancho Cordova
2021.10 - 2022.07
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Law Offices of Allen Sawyer
Stockton
2016.04 - 2020.09
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
DirecTV
Stockton
2017.08 - 2018.05
INTAKE SPECIALIST| LEGAL ASSISTANT
San Joaquin Gospel Justice Center
Stockton
2017.02 - 2017.10
- Performed detailed assessment of client needs, resources and barriers to determine best course of action.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES IN ABA APPROVED PROGRAM -
MTI College
Sacramento02.2023
MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES DEGREE -
Humphreys University
Stockton, CA06.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN JUSTICE STUDIES- GRADUATED CUM LAUDE -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Skills
- Microsoft word
- Word Perfect
- Outlook
- Clio
- Legal Terminology
- E-filing
- Westlaw
- Excel
- Calendering
- Discovery
- Motions
- Trials
- Legal Document Formatting: Pleadings and Preparation of Judicial Council Forms
- Legal Software: Mycase, Court Clerk, Practice Panther, Clio Manage, Amicus, Lexus Nexus, and Westlaw
- Computer proficiency: MS Office
- Familiar with basic legal secretary and administrative functions
- Basic legal research with California statute
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Personal Jury
- Probate Law
- Child Dependency
- LexisNexis
Volunteer Experience
INTAKE SPECIALIST| LEGAL ASSISTANT, San Joaquin Gospel Justice Center, Stockton, 02/2017, 10/2017, Performed detailed assessment of client needs, resources and barriers to determine best course of action.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
The Taylor Law Firm
2024.02 - 2024.07
PARALEGAL
Thomas Law Firm
2022.08 - 2024.01
LEGAL FILE CLERK
Hiroshima Daggett
2021.10 - 2022.07
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
DirecTV
2017.08 - 2018.05
INTAKE SPECIALIST| LEGAL ASSISTANT
San Joaquin Gospel Justice Center
2017.02 - 2017.10
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Law Offices of Allen Sawyer
2016.04 - 2020.09
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES IN ABA APPROVED PROGRAM -
MTI College
MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES DEGREE -
Humphreys University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN JUSTICE STUDIES- GRADUATED CUM LAUDE -
Grand Canyon University
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