Taylor Nelson
Chattanooga,Tennessee
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Speek, Turner and Newkirk, PLLC
Chattanooga, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Managed attorneys' calendars and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Engaged in client interviews, noting the questioning techniques.
- Facilitated communication with clients, families, district attorneys, police, investigators, and judges about criminal case updates.
- Compiled detailed summaries of depositions, interrogatories, and testimony for attorney evaluation.
Legal Assistant Intern
Speek, Turner and Newkirk, PLLC
Chattanooga, USA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized case files and maintained electronic filing systems.
- Observed courtroom proceedings and took notes regarding testimony presented by witnesses.
- Assisted in preparing exhibits for use during litigation proceedings.
Team Member
Target Corporation
Collierville, USA
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experiences.
- Participated in training new team members on store procedures.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science Public Law, Communications
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2025
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Office management
- Microsoft Office Products
- Data management
- Cross-functional communication
- Case research
- MS office proficient
Activities
- Carlisle award for Outstanding Senator recipient at The Intercollegiate State Legislature Conference, Fall 2023
- Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honors Society member
- Supreme Court Historical Society, Chattanooga Project Mentor, Summer 2024
- Member of the Political Science Student Advisory Board
- Recipient of the 'Outstanding Senior' Award for Public Law concentration 2025
- Recipient of the 'Outstanding Senior' Award for Political Science major 2025
- Alpha Scholastic Society Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Speek, Turner and Newkirk, PLLC
07.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant Intern
Speek, Turner and Newkirk, PLLC
05.2024 - 07.2024
Team Member
Target Corporation
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science Public Law, Communications
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga