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Lyntrice Strauss

Houston,TX

Summary

Summary Statement: Professional, highly motivated leader seeking to motivate and empower others in efficiency, dependability, safety and focused awareness to the overall organizational goals and productivity. Ability to foster respect to individuals, by given everyone a voice, and having open/ honest communication with employees pertaining to their professional needs and employment responsibilities. Ability to use counseling techniques to foster positive change that increase the organizations productivity according to its mission and vision.


Knowledgeable Legal Intern with solid understanding of litigation documentation, client relationship building and court procedures. Currently studying for the LSAT Exam with a desired outcome of obtaining a Juris Doctor degree. Eager to support legal team with research, documentation and investigative skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Clerk Intern

Rhodes Law Firm LLC.
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022

Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.

  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
  • Assembled case materials for approximately 30 cases by organizing, summarizing and collecting documents, information and evidence.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.

Court Intern

Harris County 125th District Court
Houston, TX
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted Trial Coordinator with legal and general research, drafting memorandums, and correspondence to attorneys and Pro Se's.
  • Attended trail hearings, TRO, TRI's, Voir dire, and court proceedings.
  • Analyzed and assisted with summary judgments.
  • Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with Civil law.
  • Analyzed and researched legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs for understanding.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Participated in and took notes during court proceedings.
  • Processed and mailed approx. 100-200 signed orders weekly to attorneys, mediators and Pro Se's, increasing court stats on cases handled.

Mail Processor

United States Postal Service
Houston, TX
11.1997 - 06.2009
  • Processed and Supervised volumes of mail in sequential mail order
  • Dispatched mail to dock Expeditor
  • Supervised truck drivers while loading mail
  • Reported late mail volume from dispatch
  • Registry Cage
  • Processed high dollar mail volume through security process
  • Monitor and tracked mail via tracking system
  • Business Service Network
  • Assisted Business Customers with issues and concerns about products
  • Problem solving for Business Customers
  • Marketing
  • Mystery shop different postal cites and evaluated employees for customer service techniques
  • Made postal cites appealing for customers and updated old material
  • Auditing
  • Systematically examined reports and numbers provided from supervisors
  • Provided feedback to management staff of findings to foster strategic planning for increased productivity and reduction of overtime
  • Supervisor
  • Coached and mentored 181 city and rural carriers with daily task
  • Trained employees on OSHA safety, policy, and procedures
  • Management of Distribution
  • Coached and mentored supervisors on policy and procedures for daily task of their job description
  • Created training programs for management on employee relations.
  • Assisted with development of National Pilot Program with USPS headquarters (Washington, DC)

Education

International Leadership Capstone Certification - International Israel Studies

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
02.2023

Master of Arts - Neuropsychology/Counseling

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Christian Studies

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
2015

Associate of Arts -

Lone Star Community College
Houston, TX
2012

Skills

  • Conferring with Trial Coordinators, District Clerks and Judges
  • Identifying Client Goals
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, and Quickbooks
  • Professional Development
  • Local Court Procedures
  • Administrative Support
  • Civil Law
  • Client Support
  • Project Organization

Additional Information

  • Awards and Recognition:
  • Passages Israel Leadership Course Trip Nominee 2023
  • Induction Psi Chi National Honor Society 2019 - present (Houston Baptist University Chapter)
  • Recipient of Inspire Women Scholarship 2012 - 2016
  • HBU Dean's Scholarship 2013 - 2016
  • TRIO program, Lonestar Community College 2011 - 2015
  • Recognition of Achievement Lonestar CC 2011
  • Recognition of Achievement Lonestar CC 2010
  • Productivity Excellence Award- USPS Station Supv 2009
  • Pilot Program –Amazon Mail USPS 2008
  • Certificate of Excellence USPS 2007

Volunteer/Memberships

  • Discovering Change 2020-present
  • Stoller Foundation Non-Profit Internship 2020-2021
  • Inspired Women Ministry 2011-present
  • Prettiest of Pearls, Inc., Mentor 2010-present
  • The Source for Women (graduate internship) 2019
  • Yellow Stone Academy (undergraduate internship) 2015
  • TRIO Program, Volunteer, Lonestar CC 2010-2011
  • Revealed Savior Glorified as Christ (RSGAC) Prison/Nursing Home Ministry 2006-2012

Timeline

Law Clerk Intern

Rhodes Law Firm LLC.
08.2022 - 12.2022

Court Intern

Harris County 125th District Court
04.2022 - 09.2022

Mail Processor

United States Postal Service
11.1997 - 06.2009

International Leadership Capstone Certification - International Israel Studies

Houston Christian University

Master of Arts - Neuropsychology/Counseling

Houston Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Christian Studies

Houston Baptist University

Associate of Arts -

Lone Star Community College
Lyntrice Strauss