Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
Improved client satisfaction with prompt and effective communication regarding case updates and inquiries.
Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Responded to client inquiries, providing assistance.
Direct Care
CCN Direct Care, CHD
11.2023 - 03.2024
Monitored a group of 5-6 teenage girls living within a residential program
Worked to keep them safe in the program and outside during the most active part of their day
Worked hand in hand with their team to establish good morals and coping mechanisms that the clients would easily be able to achieve
Began an anonymous box that was used for the clients to report any issues they had in the program throughout the week- these issues would be brought up later at the house meeting each week by staff
Saw growth in the confidence of the clients to say when things were bothering them and effectively communicating among themselves outside of monitored conversations
Legal Secretary
Courtney, Lee, and Hamel P.C.
04.2022 - 09.2023
Filed and maintained records and documents, ensuring their accuracy and confidentiality
Greeted customers in a professional and friendly manner, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
Scheduled and coordinated meetings and appointments for staff and clients
Ensured the accuracy and confidentiality of all patient records
Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages
Assisted in legal research and evidence preparation for a $1.4 million wrongful death case, CLH was the prevailing team
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice with concentration in Social Justice
Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts
05.2024
3 Credit Summer Program - Irish Life and Literature
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Co. Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
06.2023
High School Diploma -
Taconic High School
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
06.2020
Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Teamwork
Communication
Ability to Multitask
Effective Time Management
Computer Skills
Fast Learner
Adaptability
Accomplishments
Springfield College Presidential Scholarship, $20,000 annual Merit-based Scholarship
Delta Alpha Phi Honor Society Inductee,
Jim Tora Scholarship, $1,000 one-time scholarship
Dean's List, Springfield College, 7/8 semesters
High School Honor Roll
Clubs Committees
Vice President of Gender Sexuality Alliance, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts 09/01/2022-05/15/2023- Organized student activities to bring a sense of community to those who identify with the LGBT community at Springfield College, Responsible for social media for the GSA club (Instagram), Was available to new and incoming students who needed extra support, Organized an annual Pride Parade on campus
Member of Dean's Advisory Council, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts 09/01/2022-05/12/2024- Met with the Dean of the Springfield College as a representative of the student population once a month to discuss issues on and recommendations for the campus from students
Member of Women of Power, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts 09/01/20-05/12/2024- Met with a group of college aged women once a month to have conversations relating to issues that surround women today, As a group, we began a project that provided free feminine products in most bathrooms across our campus.
Member of Campus Activities Board, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts 09/01/20-05/12/2024- Worked with a large group of students to plan and organize campus activities.
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Goldsmith, Katz, & Argenio PC
08.2024 - Current
Direct Care
CCN Direct Care, CHD
11.2023 - 03.2024
Legal Secretary
Courtney, Lee, and Hamel P.C.
04.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Taconic High School
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice with concentration in Social Justice
Springfield College
3 Credit Summer Program - Irish Life and Literature
University of Limerick
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