Legal Volunteer
Delaware County Community College
03.2023 - 04.2023
Hi, I’m
Michelle Gutierrez
Collegeville,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Delaware County Community College
Legal Volunteer
03.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Managed client relationships, including interviewing clients to ascertain their needs and communicating with clients.
- Drafted Simple Will's and Durable Power of Attorney's.
- Organized and maintained client files, ensuring easy access to vital information for the legal team.
- Managed sensitive client information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Delaware County Community College
Legal Volunteer
03.2022 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Researched criminal records of potential clients to help determine eligibility for record expungement, limited access, or pardon
- Analyzed public records such as criminal summary report and docket sheets to help determine a client's eligibility for expungement, limited access, or pardon
- Analyzed financial information of the client to help determine qualification for representation by Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Drafted memoranda summarizing and analyzing criminal record and the likelihood for expungement, limited access, or pardon
- Interviewed clients to advise them under attorney supervision of possible outcomes for their case and communicate a strategic plan for expungement, limited access, or pardon
- Attended training to gain knowledge about expungement law in Pennsylvania and develop client-interviewing skills
Education
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PA
Associate of Applied Science from Paralegal Studies
08.2024
University Overview
- Dean's List [Fall and Spring 2021]
- Relevant Coursework: Legal research and writing, Civil Litigation and Tort Principles, Criminal law, Contract law, Business Law, and Estates Trusts and Wills.
- National Technical Honor Society Member
Skills
- Basic in MS Office
- Proficient in LexisNexis
- Fluent in Spanish
- Detail Oriented
- Interpersonal Communication and Communication Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Legal Research
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Volunteer
Delaware County Community College
03.2022 - 03.2022
Delaware County Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Paralegal Studies
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