Madison Leigh O'Connor
Suffern
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Rockland County District Attorney
New City
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and witness lists.
- Attended court sessions to observe proceedings and take notes.
- Collaborated with legal staff to manage case files and documentation.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements for legal compliance and accuracy.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information throughout all tasks.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations.
- Maintained updated records of pending cases or transactions.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Drafted and edited client correspondence, demand letters and legal memoranda.
- Worked independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives for special projects.
- Managed legal documentation and correspondence in compliance with confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted legal research using databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case preparation.
Legal Intern
Rockland County Attorney Office
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Contract review.
- Attended court hearings, developing deeper understanding of trial procedures, advocacy strategies and to document proceedings.
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
- Supported legal team in document review processes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information related to client matters; preserving trust between firm and its clients.
- Supported attorney-client relationships with professional demeanor during client meetings and phone calls.
- Delivered timely results by prioritizing tasks effectively under tight deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated on proactive problem-solving strategies with fellow interns to address complex legal issues efficiently.
- Promoted positive working environment within firm through active participation in team-building events or activities organized for interns during summer program period.
- Enhanced team collaboration with regular communication and coordination among interns, paralegals, and attorneys.
Volunteer
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
04.2022 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Coordinated work of project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Strengthened partnerships between organization and local businesses to enhance collaboration opportunities.
- Developed marketing materials for events, increasing public interest and attendance rates.
- Coordinated volunteer training sessions to ensure consistent delivery of services across teams.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
President and Founder
Spartan Volunteers (College Club)
08.2022 - Current
- Chief Justice
- Represent STAC at board of Trustee Meetings and/or other collegiate meetings
- Developed volunteer opportunities for students
- Assist students become better equipped for their future career interests, through volunteer work
- Encourage students to get involved within their community
- Be in touch with companies/ organizations to assemble meetings to discuss volunteer opportunities for students
- Established culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of club's operations.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase member satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY05.2025
Skills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Proofreading and Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Filing System Organization
- Public speaking
- Relationship Building and Rapport
- Database Maintenance
- Contract review
- Data Entry
- Interpreting results
- Research planning
- Research presentation
- Online research
Timeline
Legal Intern
Rockland County District Attorney
07.2025 - 08.2025
Legal Intern
Rockland County Attorney Office
05.2023 - 08.2023
President and Founder
Spartan Volunteers (College Club)
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
St. Thomas Aquinas College
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