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, OH12.2025
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH05.2023
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