Paris McWilliam
Waltham,MA
Summary
Organized legal assistant versed in legal practices and procedures relevant to Family Law. Highly motivated with desire to give back to communities and take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Natural sociable with a positive outlook that works well with others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Secretary/Legal Assistant
Greater Boston Legal Services
Boston, MA
06.2022 - Current
- Well versed in Legal Server, Turbolaw and LEAP
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as subpoenas, pleadings, motions and discovery requests.
- Conducted client interviews and documented information.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk.
- Assisted with deposition preparation and organizing exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Redacted confidential information form legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Complied financial records related to specific cases.
Legal Assistant
Orsi Arone Rothenberg Turner, LLP
Needham , MA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted clients with completing the application process for Medicare enrollment
- Developed and implemented procedures for ensuring accuracy in Medicare enrollment applications
- Created and maintained a database to track enrollment status of applicants.
- Assisted in the preparation of legal documents such as living wills, health care proxies, Declaration of Homesteads and Declaration of Trusts.
- Submitted documents to the Registry of Deeds.
- Provided administrative support to Attorney Gerald J. Turner by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
Internship Student
Greater Boston Legal Services
Boston, MA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Volunteered through The Lawyer For the Day Program at Suffolk Family and Probate court under supervision where I assisted constituents in filling out and filing appropriate documents
- Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems in the Suffolk court after the pandemic
- Participated in research and conducted interviews with constituents to support objectives of attorneys
- Participated in Family Law trainings about divorce, custody and restraining orders
Summer Intern
Attorney Donald J. Peters
Worcester, MA
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted with clerical needs including answering telephone calls and drafting correspondence.
- Maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And Health: Science, Society And Policy
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA05.2022
Accomplishments
Awarded the Justice Louis D. Brandeis Internship Research Prize for my work entitled "The Effectiveness of Restraining Orders in Reducing Recidivism in Domestic Violence" completed for LGLS 89A at Brandies University
One of the Top Five Fundraiser for the American Cancer Association in Massachusetts for Lights of Hope fundraiser.
Certification
Notary Public Commission | Commonwealth of Massachusetts | Issues February 2023, Expires 2027
Affiliations
American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network
Legislative Ambassador, 2023 to Present
- Attended the annual State Lobby Day to advocate for increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs
- Organizing fundraisers for Lights of Hope
- Advocating to pass legislation and advance policy changes to prevent cancer, seek new treatments and ensuing all Americans have access to medical care
Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Member, 2010 to Present
- Participated in a mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico to build homes for families, 2023
- Helped organize and manage an Orthodox Christian book store, 2015 to 2018
- Helped cook, set up and serve the homeless at the monthly soup kitchen
The Right to Immigration Institute
Volunteer, 2018-2022
- Assisted refugees and victims of human trafficking obtain lawful permanent residence through research and filing out applications
- Helped a Nigerian doctor obtain asylum from religious persecution
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence- Waltham, MA
Intern, 2021-2022
- Trained and volunteered up to ten hours a week for the 24/7 free and confidential hotline service through answering phone calls and online chats of survivors seeking advice and consolation
- Organized a food drive for the Shelter at Brandeis University
- Tutored children ages 6 to 17 twice a week
- Created education pamphlets about interpersonal violence
Timeline
Administrative Secretary/Legal Assistant
Greater Boston Legal Services
06.2022 - Current
Internship Student
Greater Boston Legal Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Legal Assistant
Orsi Arone Rothenberg Turner, LLP
06.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Intern
Attorney Donald J. Peters
08.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And Health: Science, Society And Policy
Brandeis University
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