Zachary Rees
Nashville,USA
Summary
Dedicated JD candidate and certified paralegal adept in legal research and administrative support. Recent roles included organizing legal files, conducting research for case strategies, and enhancing office efficiency, positioning for impactful contributions as a legal assistant or paralegal.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Grant, Konvalinka, and Harrison P.C.
Chattanooga, TN
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Organized and maintained over 100 legal case files for attorney John Konvalinka, improving file retrieval and case management efficiency.
- Conducted legal research for ongoing cases, summarizing findings to enhance case preparation and strategy.
- Provided legal office administrative support, ensuring timely completion of daily tasks while maintaining high accuracy.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY INTERN
City of Chattanooga: Office of the City Attorney
Chattanooga, TN
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted legal memoranda while ensuring compliance with regulations to support case outcomes.
- Filed and maintained legal documents, enhancing organization and accessibility of records.
- Represented legal interests and provided insights at citywide committee meetings to inform decision-making.
PUBLIC WORKS INTERN
City of Chattanooga Public Works: Engineering Department
Chattanooga, TN
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Evaluated contractor bid proposals to support informed decision-making in project awards.
- Drafted RFQs and RFPs to streamline contractor selection process for City of Chattanooga
- Assisted in digitizing archived documents to improve accessibility and efficiency
SPRING INTERN
City of Chattanooga: Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Chattanooga, TN
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Executed constituent intake procedures, conducted outreach, and managed cases for unhoused individuals in greater Chattanooga area.
- Assisted in developing outreach programs for homeless individuals and families.
- Coordinated community resources to connect clients with available housing services.
- Supported case managers by organizing client files and documentation efficiently.
PROGRAMS INTERN
United Way of Greater Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Gathered essential information from clients to evaluate eligibility for financial support, ensuring accurate assistance delivery.
- Assessed client financial needs through collection and processing of requests for rent, mortgage, utilities, and car payments, contributing to timely support.
- Streamlined processing of financial assistance requests, improving response times and service quality for clients.
SPRING INTERN
City of Chattanooga: Mayors Office
Chattanooga, TN
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Drafted proclamations, letters, and grant requests for Mayor Tim Kelly to support community initiatives. Conducted research on city-wide issues to provide data-driven insights for policy decisions. Attended conferences and meetings to gain insights
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate support during events.
Education
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION -
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Knoxville, TN04-2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC SERVICE: PUBLIC LAW
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12-2024
Skills
- Professional Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Legal Research
- Adobe Acrobat
- Case Preparation
- File management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- UTC Political Science Club (President: January - August 2022)
- UTC Pre-Law Society
- Youth Fellowship Council - Healthy and Free Tennessee
- Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science National Honors Society
Affiliations
- Active multi-instrumentalist (bassist and guitarist)
- Avid Hiker and Outdoorsman
Timeline
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Grant, Konvalinka, and Harrison P.C.
09.2025 - 07.2026
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY INTERN
City of Chattanooga: Office of the City Attorney
07.2025 - 09.2025
PUBLIC WORKS INTERN
City of Chattanooga Public Works: Engineering Department
02.2025 - 07.2025
SPRING INTERN
City of Chattanooga: Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
02.2024 - 05.2024
PROGRAMS INTERN
United Way of Greater Chattanooga
01.2024 - 05.2024
SPRING INTERN
City of Chattanooga: Mayors Office
02.2023 - 04.2023
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION -
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC SERVICE: PUBLIC LAW
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga