Mattie Mcneil
Portland
Summary
Experienced with legal research, drafting legal documents, and case management. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Knowledge of legal procedures and effective communication skills to support attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Equal Justice Law Group
Portland, OR
05.2026 - Current
- Draft pleadings and enclosure letters
- Calendaring events and deadlines
- Managed case files and organized documentation to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Coordinated communication between clients and attorneys, fostering strong client relationships.
Legal Assistant
SKH Family Law
Portland, OR
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Draft pleadings and enclosure letters
- Calendaring events and deadlines
- Creating Trial binders and exhibits
- Preparing discovery, bates numbering, drafting documents
- Notarizing documents on behalf of attorneys and clients
- Filing documents with the court
- Scheduling with court reporters, process servers, and judges
- Drafted legal correspondence, memos, and pleadings with attention to detail and accuracy.
Nanny
Several local families and children
Portland, OR
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Transportation, assisting children with cooking/chores/homework
- 5 different families, on average 2-5 kids at a time
Intern
Building 5
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborating directly with Daniel Duford on operations and promotional material
- Hosting events
- Assisting with maintaining public outreach such as mailchimp
Curatorial Intern
Oregon Contemporary
Portland, OR
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with Dustin Williams, curator for Oregon Contemporary
- Working docent shifts assisting guests
- Coordinating and hosting events
- Coordinating with artists on the planning and execution of art displays
- Writing and editing educational materials
Research Assistant
Reed English Department
Portland, OR
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with Dr. Liebman on archives for Jewish literary studies
- Employed WordPress to allocate class resources to students through the Department website
Bakers' Assistant
Fat Cupcake
Portland, OR
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Served as cashier, greeted customers, took orders
- Ensured customer service excellence
- Cleaned and maintained front of house
Rock Wall Manager
Reed College Recreation Center
Portland, OR
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained, handed out, kept track of and cleaned rock climbing gear and rentals
- Built schedule for other employees
- Planning events at the climbing wall
- Assisted climbers with techniques and belays. Stayed available and ready to teach and demonstrate safe skills and techniques
Filmmaker
Youth Documentary Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Employed Final Cut Pro to edit film
- Learned solid interview techniques
- Interviewing several individuals in creation of promotional materials and content for the Youth Documentary Academy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Reed College
Portland05.2025
Skills
- Certified Oregon public notary
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Writing and editing
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Equal Justice Law Group
05.2026 - Current
Legal Assistant
SKH Family Law
06.2025 - 04.2026
Intern
Building 5
09.2024 - 12.2024
Curatorial Intern
Oregon Contemporary
05.2024 - 09.2024
Research Assistant
Reed English Department
06.2023 - 08.2023
Nanny
Several local families and children
08.2022 - 05.2025
Bakers' Assistant
Fat Cupcake
01.2022 - 08.2022
Rock Wall Manager
Reed College Recreation Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Filmmaker
Youth Documentary Academy
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Reed College