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TRACY HEWTON

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in managing complex legal documents and facilitating communication among attorneys, clients, and executives. Proven problem-solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining high ethical standards. Actively pursuing opportunities that integrate IT knowledge with legal expertise.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant -contractor

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - Cameo Consulting LLC
Washington, DC
03.2024 - Current

GS9-$75,000

  • Document Management: Organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and records.
  • Legal Research: Conducting research to gather information for legal cases.
  • Scheduling: Efficiently manage schedules, appointments, and meetings for attorneys and partners.
  • Communication: Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally and promptly.
  • Office Coordination: Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a well-organized office environment.
  • Travel arrangements: Schedule domestic and international travel.
  • Timekeeping: Enter and review time as well as support the completion and review of bills
  • Technology Proficiency: Utilize software applications effectively for tasks such as document creation, data management, and communication.

Legal Assistant

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Vienna
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Identify, research and interpret laws, rules and regulations cited on attachments to determine appropriate restrictions and processing for accounts
  • Review/analyze court orders, child support orders, and tax liens to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state, laws, rules and regulations
  • Prepare or coordinate preparation of responses to court attachments/garnishments in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
  • Review and verify agency requests for personal identifiable and account information (e.g., SSNs, names and addresses, etc.) on attachments/garnishments to determine match/non-match to member account(s); escalate employee related and non-member requests to management

Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist

THE RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
Manassas
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to the executive team, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements
  • Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and professionalism
  • Maintained office supplies inventory and managed procurement processes, optimizing cost-saving opportunities
  • Assisted in organizing company events, conferences, and meetings, ensuring seamless execution
  • Handled incoming calls, messages, and emails, addressing inquiries and redirecting as appropriate
  • Provision of customer guest services before, during and after their stay.

Legal Assistant Intern

AK POKU LAW
Manassas
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managing blog and social media Platforms
  • Performing administrative and office task such as calendars management, organizing and scheduling external and internal meetings, teleconferences, networking events, etc., maintain diary for court dates and follow-up
  • Handle extensive client contact, both via phone, email, and in-person
  • Successfully managed litigation cases from inception to resolution, both through mediation and trial
  • Authored complex legal briefs and conducted legal research in support of litigation

Education

Lean Six Sigma Certification - Yellow Belt

Navy Federal University
12.2024

Software Development Certification - AZ Next

Arizona State University
03.2024

Bachelors of Science - Law

Central University College
Accra
06.2020

Skills

  • Legal drafting
  • Communication skills
  • Document management systems
  • Customer relationship management
  • Calendar management
  • Coordination
  • Document Control
  • Organizational skills
  • Research & development
  • Process Improvement
  • Proofreading
  • Case Management

Timeline

Legal Assistant -contractor

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - Cameo Consulting LLC
03.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
08.2023 - 03.2025

Legal Assistant Intern

AK POKU LAW
08.2022 - 03.2023

Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist

THE RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
05.2022 - 08.2023

Lean Six Sigma Certification - Yellow Belt

Navy Federal University

Software Development Certification - AZ Next

Arizona State University

Bachelors of Science - Law

Central University College
TRACY HEWTON