Sarah A. McGroarty
Westport,CT
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Ment Law Group
Westport, CT
06.2025 - Current
- Draft legal motions, coordinate and organize discovery documents, and establish case timelines.
- Conduct legal research on Westlaw, prepare correspondence, and assist attorneys with case strategy.
- Assist with client billing, including time entry and invoice preparation.
- Manage outgoing certified mail to ensure proper documentation and delivery tracking.
- Contact referred potential clients to conduct intake interviews for attorney review.
Student Administrative Assistant
UCONN Admissions Office
Storrs, CT
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Streamlined admissions process through efficient organization of prospective student applications in Slate and PeopleSoft, enhancing data accuracy and processing speed.
- Entered transfer student transcript data and grades into the system.
- Packaged and mailed admission decision letters.
Legal Intern
Wilton Re
Wilton, CT
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized LexisNexis for legal research, including finding case precedents, relevant laws, and evidence to support ongoing legal matters.
- Organized and sorted medical files and correspondences by date to create comprehensive and accurate timelines of evidence for case preparation.
- Analyzed and compared new AI software results with human-generated data to evaluate the software's effectiveness in legal analysis and decision-making processes.
Paid Summer Intern
Lemberg Law
Wilton, CT
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced firm's online presence using WordPress, leading to increased client engagement.
- Analyzed car recall trends to refine and optimize Lemon Law practice strategies.
- Conducted in-depth research on state-specific lemon law regulations, identifying key differences to ensure compliance.
First Year Experience Mentor
First Year Experience
Storrs, CT
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Mentored first-year students, guiding them through academic challenges and university life.
- Conducted weekly classes to enhance student experience and adaptation.
Paid Intern and Temporary Paralegal
Ment Law Group
Hartford, CT
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted in office operations by filing tax forms, preparing Articles of Incorporation for clients, and supporting estate planning cases.
- Attended depositions, taking detailed notes.
- Researched trademark law and provided attorneys with concise summaries of steps to manage client matters.
Hostess
Hudson Malone
Westport, CT
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Orchestrated seamless dining experiences, managing reservations, table assignments, and takeout orders while ensuring exceptional customer service.
Camp Counselor and Paddleboard Instructor
Westport Paddle Club
Westport, CT
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Led engaging paddleboard and kayak sessions for 7- to 16- year-olds, strengthening water safety skills and outdoor enthusiasm on the Saugatuck River.
Paid Intern and Secretary
Maya Murphy, P.C
Westport, CT
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Proofread briefs and legal documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards.
- Efficiently handled calls, assessing each situation and directing clients to the appropriate attorney based on their specific legal needs.
Camp Counselor
Recing Crew Summer Camp
Westport, CT
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Led engaging sports activities and supervised field trips for 9- to 14-year-olds, fostering teamwork and ensuring safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2025
University of Salamanca
Spain05.2024
Skills
- Professional Spanish Proficiency
- R Studio
- Slate
- Microsoft Excel
- WordPress
- Canva
- Google Drive
- Data management
- Legal research
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Clio
- Personal Finance
- Financial literacy
Activities
- UConn HuskyTHON, 2022-2025, Personally raised $9k for Connecticut Children's Medical Center
- Law Society Member, UCONN
- Delta Zeta Member, UCONN
- American Red Cross Frequent Blood Donor
- Volunteer, Maplewood Senior Living
Timeline
Paralegal
Ment Law Group
06.2025 - Current
Legal Intern
Wilton Re
06.2024 - 08.2024
Paid Summer Intern
Lemberg Law
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Administrative Assistant
UCONN Admissions Office
08.2022 - 05.2025
First Year Experience Mentor
First Year Experience
08.2022 - 05.2023
Paid Intern and Temporary Paralegal
Ment Law Group
01.2021 - 06.2021
Hostess
Hudson Malone
01.2021 - 03.2021
Camp Counselor and Paddleboard Instructor
Westport Paddle Club
06.2020 - 08.2020
Camp Counselor
Recing Crew Summer Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
Paid Intern and Secretary
Maya Murphy, P.C
01.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish
University of Connecticut
University of Salamanca