Matthew Alvis
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Aspiring legal professional with experience in legal document drafting and case management. Strong organizational skills and a solid foundation in legal procedures enhance research and analytical capabilities. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, ready to deepen understanding of the legal field before law school.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern in Domestic Violence Unit
Bronx County District Attorney's Office
New York, USA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to enhance case preparation efficiency.
- Managed filings and documentation, ensuring compliance with court-mandated deadlines.
- Reviewed and transcribed evidentiary materials to ensure accuracy for active cases.
- Attended ongoing trials to gain insights into courtroom procedures, and gained exposure to courtroom experience
Legal Secretary & Liaison
Barnard College Department of Political Science
New York, USA
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared and formatted professional legal documents and correspondence.
- Organized files and coordinated communication with clients and stakeholders to enhance case management.
- Assisted Professor Paula Franzese, J.D., with preparation and organization of legal documents to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Conducted legal research to deepen understanding of principles and major areas of American jurisprudence.
Political Science Researcher
Columbia Undergraduate Research Center
New York, USA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Formulated research questions and authored a faculty-approved paper that communicated findings, supporting academic discourse in political science.
- Utilized R to analyze data, structure datasets, and execute regression analyses, contributing to robust statistical insights.
- Conducted research on media effects influencing voting behavior in elderly populations, enhancing understanding of demographic voting patterns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2026
Skills
- Legal procedure knowledge
- Legal research
- Legal document drafting
- Court E-Filing
- Case Software (Clio, MyCase)
- Document preparation
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel proficiency
- Computer skills
- Typing speed of 80 wpm with 98% accuracy
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Active listening techniques
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- English, Fluent
- French, Intermediate
Timeline
Intern in Domestic Violence Unit
Bronx County District Attorney's Office
09.2025 - 01.2026
Political Science Researcher
Columbia Undergraduate Research Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Legal Secretary & Liaison
Barnard College Department of Political Science
01.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish
Columbia University