Sophie Vaillancourt
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Accomplished paralegal with extensive experience supporting legal teams in fast-paced settings. Demonstrates strong expertise in case preparation, legal research, and document drafting, leading to successful case outcomes. Renowned for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to articulate complex information clearly while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Aims to leverage skills in a challenging role that prioritizes efficiency and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Hanbery and Turner PA
09.2023 - Current
- Support attorneys in trials
- Monitored deadlines associated with filing dates or responses due from opposing parties
- Prepared legal documents and filed them in court
- Assisted in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials by organizing evidence and witnesses
- Prepared case summaries, chronologies of facts and other materials for use in legal proceedings
- Provided administrative support to the Legal Department by preparing correspondence, organizing files, conducting research and maintaining databases
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center
Minneapolis
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Excellent English reading and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Knowledge of educational technology and teaching methods
- Experienced in planning educational group activities
- Effective classroom management
- Familiarity with special education support
- Led small group activities and discussions to help promote learning
Investigations Intern
Brooklyn Center Police Department
Brooklyn Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Working closely with the Police Department and going to active crime scenes
- Experiencing multiple different environments
- Remaining calm in stressful and chaotic situations
- Being organized with a flexible schedule
- Experience with night shifts
- Trained in different positions and worked with variety of personnel
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology, Criminology
The University of Minnesota
Twin Cities05.2024
Skills
- Detail-Oriented Project Organization
- Document preparation
- Project management
- Computer Skills
- Collaborative Team Player
- Legal Research
- Optimistic Mindset
- Consistent Task Completer
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Critical thinking
References
References available upon request
Languages
French, Bilingual
Leadership Experience
- Student Council President, Edina High School
- Honor Board Member at Large, Delta Gamma
- Vice President Social Standards, Delta Gamma
Languages
French
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Hanbery and Turner PA
09.2023 - Current
Investigations Intern
Brooklyn Center Police Department
11.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology, Criminology
The University of Minnesota
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