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Li-An Palau

Li-An Palau

Delaware,OH

Summary

Dynamic Legal Assistant with being a compassionate social work intern brings the experience to be a driven advocate. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating multicultural competence and a strong commitment to professional ethics. Focused on completing a Master's Degree in Social Work at Ohio State University and giving me all to be a voice for those who are voiceless.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Palau Law Offices
07.2011 - Current
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorney.
  • Went on home visits with attorney and assisted in interacting with the clients during the visits,
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Made notes for deadlines, court hearings, and other important dates.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.

Social Work Intern

Healing Hearts Counselling Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in facilitating support groups for those with substance abuse struggles.
  • Sat in on some couselling individual sessions.
  • Helped work on some case management through documentation and interacting with clients.
  • Assisted clinicians in enhancing client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
  • Advocated for clients through helping them outside resources and speaking to their retrospective counsellors about their needs.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
12.2025

Master of Science - Social Work

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH
05.2023

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Client Advocacy
  • Professional ethics
  • Case Management
  • Abuse and Neglect Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Office Administration

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Healing Hearts Counselling Center
01.2024 - 05.2024

Legal Assistant

Palau Law Offices
07.2011 - Current

Master of Science - Social Work

Ohio State University

Master of Science - Social Work

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Li-An Palau