Mihret Willis
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dependable and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, and a proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for the team's benefit. Conscientious and hardworking, excelling at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Skilled in communication, critical thinking, and active learning. Passionate about pursuing a career in the legal field, leveraging research, writing, and analytical abilities to support legal teams, and contribute to effective case management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Negotiation Works
Washington, DC
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: A non-profit organization teaching negotiation and conflict resolution skills for DC-area individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration, homelessness, abuse, and addiction.
- Legal research and analysis.
- Policy research and report writing.
- Data collection and coding.
- Drafting reports, memos, and outreach materials.
- Managing social media content and engagement.
- Document organization and data entry.
- Assisting with grant research and reporting.
Education
Paralegal Certificate Program -
Villanova University
Villanova, PA08.2025
B.A. - Justice, Law, & Criminology, Minor Race, Politics, and Justice
American University
Washington, D.C.12.2024
Skills
- Research
- Writing
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Time management
- Oral skills
- Experienced with Canva Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Westlaw
- Scheduling
- Analytics
- Computer skills
- Google Slides
- Adobe
- Quick learner
- Multitasking
Academic And Community Experience
- African Student Organization, 2021-2024, Social and educational organization to increase diversity awareness and promote interaction between African Student Association members and students of other ethnicities, races and religions through scheduled events.
- Black Student Union, 2021-2024, Social and educational organization to provide students with knowledge, events, and resources to combat campus racism and celebrate Black culture.
- Sister-Sister, 2021-2024, Social and educational organization creating safe spaces and empowerment for Black women on campus while exploring community building and networking.
- Community Volunteer, Fall 2019, EFFA (Emergency Family Assistance Association), Boulder, CO. Directed and assisted families in selection of food bank items.
Interests
- Government,
- Public Service,
- Legal Assistance
- Humanitarian Issues
- Policy & Advocacy
Timeline
Internship
Negotiation Works
06.2024 - 03.2025
Paralegal Certificate Program -
Villanova University
B.A. - Justice, Law, & Criminology, Minor Race, Politics, and Justice
American University
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