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Maycee Forester

Lake Worth

Summary

Recent law graduate seeking a full time Associate Attorney position. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and teamwork abilities. Driven to learn quickly and has courtroom experience as a Certified Legal Intern. Willing to relocate for position.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Legal Intern

Nova Southeastern University - AIDD Clinic
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted Guardian Advocacy proceedings and Fair Housing Act hearings on the record under supervising attorneys.
  • Client Intake and paperwork filing for Guardian Advocacy cases.
  • Drafted and defended motions in the courtroom.
  • Assisted supervising attorneys in appellate trial work.

Client Intake Volunteer

Legal Aid Of Broward County
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Interacted with potential new clients by phone and email to provide legal resources.
  • Conducted client intake through Legal Aid's online system to connect and familiarize attorneys to potential clients case facts.
  • Microsoft Excel/Word proficiency to organize call log.

Teaching/Research Assistant

Nova Southeastern University
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Tutored and mentored first-year law students in Contract and Constitutional Law to reinforce complex concepts.
  • Oversaw students in the classroom to monitor, enforce rules and support lead professors.
  • Hosted Zoom Meetings and rigorous study sessions prior to examinations for student's review.
  • Edited and reviewed law review articles for professors in compliance with Bluebook standards.

Legal Clerk

The Law Offices Of Matthew Konecky
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients.
  • Applied case law and state statutes in legal memorandums in support of supervising attorney's criminal cases prior to trial.

Education

J.D. -

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Minor in Writing & Rhetoric

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2020

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Client Intakes
  • Legal Processes
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing and Editing
  • Organizational Efficiency

Timeline

Certified Legal Intern

Nova Southeastern University - AIDD Clinic
08.2023 - 12.2023

Client Intake Volunteer

Legal Aid Of Broward County
05.2022 - 12.2023

Teaching/Research Assistant

Nova Southeastern University
08.2021 - 05.2022

Legal Clerk

The Law Offices Of Matthew Konecky
05.2021 - 08.2021

J.D. -

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Minor in Writing & Rhetoric

Florida Atlantic University
Maycee Forester