Morgan Lewis
Coconut Creek
Summary
Legal professional with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant III
State Attorney's Office
Fort.Lauderdale, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Organized extensive electronic file systems containing confidential legal documents.
- Maintained accurate filing database, ensuring all documents were properly stored and labeled.
- Typing, filing and other clerical tasks; computer data entry; processing of e-filings
- Telephone communications with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel
- Updating case files using our in house case management software
- Assisting attorneys with routine and detailed tasks related to criminal court proceedings
- Other tasks as assigned by the assistant state attorneys or the support staff supervisor
Legal Assistant
GED LAWYERS
Boca Raton, FL
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Answered phones and provided customer service to clients regarding their inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
Hearing Coordinator
Ras Lavrar
Plantation, FL
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Scheduled and made appointments with judicial assistants and mediators
- Directed law office operations to maintain seamless attorney schedules.
- Used computer software and systems to enter data and review and draft documents.
- Received and placed telephone calls.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- E-filed orders and notices of hearings as well as motions the using the florida e-filing portal
Litigation Records Specialist
Kanner & Pintaluga
Boca Raton, FL
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Retrieved patient medical records from physicians, technicians and other medical personnel.
- Transcribed medical reports.
- Entered data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures and treatment into computer.
- Posted medical insurance billings.
- Documented important information and set up files to help with intake of new clients.
- Reviewed records and reported findings to clients to keep up-to-date on case progress.
- Remained detailed and organized while simultaneously working on several cases.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Services
FortLauderdale, FL
10.2021 - 02.2022
Security Officer
Kent Services
Coral Springs, FL
09.2020 - 09.2021
Security Officer
G4S
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2019 - 10.2021
Brand Representative
Abercrombie & Fitch
Fort.Lauderdale, FL
09.2013 - 10.2019
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
- Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
- Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL04-2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2020
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL12-2016
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Document preparation
- Document drafting
- Writing and editing
- Task prioritization
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
Certification
Public Notary
Timeline
Legal Assistant III
State Attorney's Office
07.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
GED LAWYERS
02.2024 - 07.2024
Hearing Coordinator
Ras Lavrar
06.2022 - 02.2024
Litigation Records Specialist
Kanner & Pintaluga
03.2022 - 05.2022
Security Officer
Allied Universal Services
10.2021 - 02.2022
Security Officer
Kent Services
09.2020 - 09.2021
Security Officer
G4S
10.2019 - 10.2021
Brand Representative
Abercrombie & Fitch
09.2013 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice
Broward College
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Florida Atlantic University