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Rudolph Acree

Washington

Summary

Dynamic paralegal with proven expertise, excelling in legal research and trial preparation. Well-versed in drafting briefs, legal memoranda, motions, and correspondence. Adept at enhancing case efficiency and client relations, I successfully organized complex legal documents and streamlined communication, contributing to a positive work environment, and achieving significant improvements in case management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Schertler Onorato Mead And Sears
Washington
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents related to family law cases.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing divorce settlements, child custody agreements, and other family law matters.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing witness lists for deposition or trial testimony.
  • Analyzed financial records such as bank statements and tax returns for property division purposes in divorce proceedings.
  • Scheduled meetings, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law, and federal and state regulations.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on a case-by-case basis.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
  • Drafted and prepared client meeting memorandums, improving documentation accuracy through meticulous note-taking and legal analysis.
  • Enhanced trial preparation by traveling with attorneys to client meetings and court sessions.

Internship

McDaniel And Associates- The Cochran Firm
Washington
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted investigations and provided research support.
  • Attended and took notes during: status, motions, preliminary, and other evidentiary hearings, trials, depositions, discovery meetings, meetings with opposing counsel or prosecutors, client and witness meetings, and sentencing in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
  • Filed and maintained correspondence and other criminal and civil case documents.
  • Fielded client phone calls and provided client reception.
  • Filed correspondence for cases in civil and criminal matters.

Internship

Kedar Global Enterprises
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated and organized content to deliver to partners of former President of Motown Records, Kedar Massenburg.
  • Facilitate strong relationships with vendors.
  • Project Assistant on rollout of Tribeca Film Festival film, "Loudmouth" (Reverend Al Sharpton Documentary).

Strategic Sales Advisor

Intuit
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • After several rounds of interviews, including mock sales role play, selected from extremely large, nationwide, pool of applicants, to be one of 37 interns to work in QuickBooks sales campaign.
  • Made sales calls and "cold calls" to small business owners to provide updates and consultations regarding QuickBooks products, including payroll management, business tax preparation, financial management, bookkeeping, and time tracking.
  • Surpassed each monthly quota and generated over $10,000 in revenue via QuickBooks online.
  • Listened to customer details and offered matching solutions to meet wide range of requirements.
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable sales and product changes in order to provide best possible service for all customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, African-American Studies

Howard University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • LexisNexis
  • Expert in Relativity
  • Proficient in WestLaw
  • Client analysis
  • Client billing
  • Client relations
  • Discovery management
  • Document filing
  • File and records management
  • Litigation support
  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Sales strategy development
  • Trial preparation
  • Legal document review

Volunteer Experience

Martha's Table, Kitchen Prep Cook (Volunteer), Washington, DC, 2019-01, 2022-02, Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained its cleanliness after use for continued functionality throughout shift, Prepared breakfast and lunch meals for homeless people.

Timeline

Paralegal

Schertler Onorato Mead And Sears
02.2023 - 02.2025

Internship

McDaniel And Associates- The Cochran Firm
11.2022 - 02.2023

Internship

Kedar Global Enterprises
12.2021 - 12.2022

Strategic Sales Advisor

Intuit
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, African-American Studies

Howard University

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