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LAUREN WOODWARD

LAUREN WOODWARD

Orlando,FL

Summary

Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

LEGAL INTERN

ROBER LAW
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.

ASSOCIATE SECRETARY

ILLINOIS
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked alongside the 8th circuit of Illinois judges and performed secretarial tasks for them such as filing case materials, taking phone calls, keeping track of judge substitutions, managing mediation reports, and working the legal help desk for any members of the public.
  • Revised and edited the 2023 emergency protocol for all counties in the 8th district of Illinois and generated an emergency binder for each respective county.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, hearings, and other important dates.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

KEST LAW
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Work as a paralegal/legal assistant on civil cases and GAL cases
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PRE LAW DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

QUINCY UNIVERSITY
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained departmental personnel records and recorded adjustments and additions to keep updated files.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with students, and recordkeeping for increased efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Pre-Law

QUINCY UNIVERSITY
Quincy, IL
12.2022

J.D. -

Florida A&M
Orlando, FL
05.2026

Skills

  • Legal Projects
  • Electronic Filing System Organization
  • Case Management
  • Client Relations
  • Legal Documentation
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Project Organization
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Family Law
  • Civil Litigation (Plaintiff)
  • Motions Drafting

Accomplishments

  • Legal Intern/Secretary:
  • Secretary Experience:YearsYearsYears
  • AVAILABILITY
  • NOW-AUGUST 13

Timeline

LEGAL ASSISTANT

KEST LAW
05.2023 - 09.2023

ASSOCIATE SECRETARY

ILLINOIS
12.2022 - 05.2023

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PRE LAW DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

QUINCY UNIVERSITY
08.2020 - 05.2021

LEGAL INTERN

ROBER LAW
09.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Pre-Law

QUINCY UNIVERSITY

J.D. -

Florida A&M

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