Megan Amici
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in legal drafting and educational program management. Proficient in handling complex caseloads and designing individualized educational plans. Adept at maintaining effective communication with clients, attorneys, and educators. Known for adaptability and collaborative teamwork across legal and educational settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
EASTMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT
EAST WENATCHEE, WA
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed complex caseloads and confidential records
- Utilized data to track Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) goals and progress monitoring
- Led collaborative IEP planning and family-partnership IEP meetings with colleagues and therapists
PARALEGAL
SMITH ALLING, P.S.
TACOMA, WA
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained ongoing communication between attorneys and clients
- Organized case documents, conducted first-level document review, and coordinated document production
- Scheduled appointments, depositions, and legal hearings
- Calculated and managed deadlines
- Prepared Purchase and Sale Agreements, Settlement Agreements, legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GIG HARBOR, WA
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Designed and implemented tailored IEPs for children with special educational needs
- Provided differentiated and personalized instruction for students with various disabilities
- Bridged communications with teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other special education staff
- Coordinated and headed IEP meetings with school personnel and parents to review and update plans
LEGAL INTERVIEWER
PIERCE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
TACOMA, WA
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Demonstrated legal expertise while conducting thorough interviews with custodial and noncustodial parents for the purpose of establishing parentage of minor children
- Drafted and organized detailed pleadings and filed them electronically in Superior Court
- Utilized the Family Support Division’s filing system as well as reviewed, updated, and maintained the file tracking structure
- Bridged communications with all parties involved in case proceedings, such as DSHS and DCS
OPTIONS STUDENT TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GIG HARBOR, WA
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Supported teachers, parents, and school psychologists in generating, assessing, and completing Individualized Education Programs
- Provided personal instruction for small groups in the areas of reading, writing, math, gross motor, and social skills
PARALEGAL
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF WASHINGTON
TACOMA, WA
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Administered multiple Assistant Attorney Generals’ caseloads and maintained complex trial calendars
- Readied cases for trial commencement by summarizing case history, identifying potential witnesses, investigating criminal history, and generating exhibits
- Engaged case workers, providers, witnesses, and law enforcement professionals to garner necessary information
- Composed, reviewed, and filed pleadings concerning the termination of parental rights and dependency cases
CIVIL DIVISION PARALEGAL
PIERCE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
TACOMA, WA
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Organized discovery for civil litigation as well as drafted motions, deposition notices, and subpoenas
- Corresponded with attorneys, witnesses, law enforcement, opposing counsel, and legal staff
- Partnered with attorneys in interviewing law enforcement, corrections deputies, and Pierce County employees
LEGAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST
PIERCE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
TACOMA, WA
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Interacted effectively with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the general public to advance case management
- Reviewed and updated attorney calendars, prepared mailings, and directed high call volumes to the appropriate person
Education
Master in Teaching - K-8 Certification with Special Education Endorsement
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA01.2017
Paralegal Studies Pro-Certificate -
Tacoma Community College–American Bar Association Approved Program
Tacoma, WA01.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis
- Case management
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Google Workspace
- Legal document preparation and review
- Administrative support
- Relationship management
- Client and attorney liaison
Additional Information - Technical Proficiencies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
EASTMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2022 - 08.2025
PARALEGAL
SMITH ALLING, P.S.
03.2021 - 07.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2019 - 09.2020
LEGAL INTERVIEWER
PIERCE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
04.2019 - 09.2019
OPTIONS STUDENT TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2017 - 04.2019
PARALEGAL
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF WASHINGTON
02.2015 - 06.2015
CIVIL DIVISION PARALEGAL
PIERCE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
06.2014 - 01.2015
LEGAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST
PIERCE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
04.2013 - 06.2014
Master in Teaching - K-8 Certification with Special Education Endorsement
Heritage University
Paralegal Studies Pro-Certificate -
Tacoma Community College–American Bar Association Approved Program
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Southern California
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