Tatiyana Wilburn
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented legal professional with proven expertise in legal research, client communication, and litigation support honed at prestigious firms including Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Excelled in streamlining case management and enhancing trial preparation, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Intern
Jones & Smith LLP
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Legal Assistant Intern
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Scanned, converted, and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
- Facilitated client meetings, taking detailed notes to ensure accurate record-keeping and follow-up actions.
- Expedited completion of routine tasks by implementing efficient administrative procedures such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements for attorneys.
- Assisted in trial preparation, organizing exhibits and witness lists for optimal efficiency during proceedings.
Litigation Intern
The Miller Firm
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
J.D. - Criminology
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Thurgood Marshall of Law School
Houston, TX05-2021
Skills
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Research
- Data entry
- Case analysis
- Legal writing
- Court trial attendance
- Client relations
- Legal compliance
- Criminal law
- Litigation support
- Corporate law
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with legal team in the development of Important Case
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- research and innovation in sociology's application to law.
Certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies or Related Field – Higher Education Institutions.
- Legal Project Management
- Licensed to practice law in Texas and California
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute, applicable for those managing legal projects.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Legal Intern
Jones & Smith LLP
06.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant Intern
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
06.2023 - 08.2023
Litigation Intern
The Miller Firm
03.2022 - 05.2022
J.D. - Criminology
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Thurgood Marshall of Law School
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