Lauren Bradley
Dallas
Summary
Holder of Juris Doctorate from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, recognized as adaptable legal professional with rapid learning capability, exceptional problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success in cultivating strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Cowles Thompson, PC
Dallas
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct Legal project management on multiple cases for several attorneys.
- Develop legal status and strategy.
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, and orders.
- Communicate with litigation stakeholders including shareholders, opposing counsel, and the Court.
- Maintain awareness of rules, code, laws, and policy regarding family law.
- Liaison to accounting and conflicts departments.
- Collected over $300,00 in accounts receivables in less than one year.
Associate
Cole, Scott, Kissane, PC
Pensacola
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Investigated various discrimination, professional liability, personal injury, and construction claims.
- Communicate liability risks to adjusters.
- Conducted review and analysis of contracts.
- Draft legal documentation including contracts, litigation reports, and motions.
- Adhered to CSK Best Practices Guidelines.
- Conducted legal research to advise clients regarding compliance with employment law and housing discrimination.
- Awarded summary judgments on multiple motions.
- Maintained awareness of rules and regulations, laws, and policy concerning housing, employment, and professional ethics law.
Law Clerk
Dicello Levitt, LLC
Birmingham
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted review and analysis of data in various practice areas including employment, products liability, and drafted briefs to communicate findings.
- Prepared legal documentation including impact statements.
- Performed Legal Case Management.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on products liability to communicate compliance standards in consumer law.
- Maintained awareness of rules and regulations, laws, and policy concerning employment law.
- Instrumental in collecting $7.3 Million settlement in employment discrimination lawsuit.
- Communicated with clients.
Law Clerk
City of Birmingham, Office of the City Attorney
Birmingham
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Drafted Legal Memoranda and briefs containing research necessary to remain in compliance with City Ordinances and Municipal Code.
- Reviewed analysis of city ordinances in preparation for litigation, risk analysis, and City Council meetings.
- Performed legal risk analysis in various areas of law including employment, contracts, and property.
- Drafted Birmingham Police Compliance Report.
- Assisted in preparation of litigation strategy and analysis.
- Implemented lactation spaces for city-wide employees, making Birmingham City a preferred employer.
Customer Service Representative
Social Security Administration
Birmingham
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Evaluation of individual data to determine program eligibility.
- Acted in compliance with Federal Regulations regarding Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Created reports indicating benefit awards and corresponding factors.
- Provided information regarding individual benefits.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
AmeriCorp Vista
Birmingham
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Acted as Liaison for Health Action Partnership in Jefferson, Walker, and St. Clair Counties.
- Developed and implemented a continuum of care to address the opioid crisis in Walker, County, AL.
- Developed and marketed events for opioid awareness.
- Researched opioid epidemic data in Alabama spanning over 20 years.
- Constructed databases for continuum resources.
- Evaluated relevant policy, rules and regulations, and law and communicated such verbally and in writing.
- Evaluated SAMHSA grant eligibility.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
BirminghamBachelor of Science - Public Health
University Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Liability analysis
- Effective communication
- Legal drafting
- Project management
- Negotiation
- Anticipate needs
- Compliance
- Litigation
- Engagement
- Customer service
- Data-driven insight
- Ethics
- Technical skills
- Contract analysis
- Intellectual curiosity
- Written communication
- Data integrity
- Thought leadership
- Collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Legal research
- Analytical thinking
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Account administration
- Pre-trial preparation
- Trial preparation
- Policy interpretation
- Case management
- Public records research expertise
- Case summaries
- Legal evaluation
- Discovery management
- Legal writing
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract review
- Investigation support
- Business correspondence
- Policy requirements and eligibility
- Policy review
- Policy implementation
- Insurance law
- Insurance terminology
- Claims documentation
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Time management abilities
Awards
- Merit Scholarship Recipient 2020, 2021, 2022
- Black Law Student Association, Thurgood Marshall Symposium Chairwoman
- Ms. JD Leadership Intensive Honoree
- Stacey Pierce Award Scholarship Recipient
- Cambridge Study Abroad, International Law
Civic Engagement
- Judge James Edwin Horton Inn of Court
- Grace House Ministries Junior Board Member
- Volunteer Engagement, One Community Church
- Leadership College, One Community Church
Affiliations
- Grace House Ministries Junior Board Member
- Volunteer Engagement, One Community Church
- Leadership College, One Community Church
Accomplishments
- Merit Scholarship Recipient 2020, 2021, 2022
- Black Law Student Association, Thurgood Marshall Symposium Chairwoman
- Ms. JD Leadership Intensive Honoree
- Stacey Pierce Award Scholarship Recipient
- Judge James Edwin Horton Inn of Court
- Cambridge Study Abroad, International Law
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Cowles Thompson, PC
07.2024 - Current
Associate
Cole, Scott, Kissane, PC
07.2023 - 04.2024
Law Clerk
Dicello Levitt, LLC
12.2021 - 04.2023
Law Clerk
City of Birmingham, Office of the City Attorney
05.2021 - 11.2021
Customer Service Representative
Social Security Administration
10.2018 - 05.2020
University of Alabama at Birmingham
AmeriCorp Vista
08.2017 - 08.2018
Juris Doctorate -
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University Alabama At Birmingham
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