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Reston, Va

Providing representation and counseling to diverse clients regarding family and domestic law. Mainly providing support to partners or lead attorneys by drafting and finalizing various pleadings, Property Settlement Agreements, and other legal documents. Frequently performing legal research, writing memos, and discovery in preparation for litigation.

Lexington, Va

Front Royal, Virginia

Performed online legal research. Drafted/finalized correspondence, legal memos,agenda items, contracts, leases, and agreements. Reviewed the County Code and drafted proposed amendments to ordinances. Revised select portions of the personnel policy. Using Third Year Practice Certificate, appeared on behalf of the County in delinquent tax collections and County Code violation proceedings.

Waynesboro, Virginia

Performed online and print legal research. Drafted/finalized estate planning documents and foreclosure documents. Performed administrative and clerical tasks. Work focused mainly on estate planning, creditor/debtor law, and real estate.

Provide legal and administrative support on an as needed basis to any attorney at the firm that requires it. Prepare draft and final agreements, pleadings, estate documents, and correspondence. Manage reception desk, answer phone calls and e-mails, and schedule appointments. Administrative and clerical tasks include: filing, copying, letter dictation, office organization, and file maintenance.

404 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, Va

Worked as legal assistant to Linda S. Jones, Esquire. Prepared draft and final agreements, pleadings, and correspondence. Duties also included compiling discovery documents, retrieving documents from local courts, and online legal research. Communicated and coordinated with clients and opposing counsel to prepare documents for Mrs. Jones’ review. Notarized documents for court entry. Mailed and delivered documents to the clerk, clients, and/or opposing counsel. Received calls, interviewed new and potential clients, and greeted clients. Scheduled and maintained Mrs. Jones’ personal and profession calendar. Prepared check request forms, received/processed payments from clients, recorded billable time for both Ms. Jones and myself, and prepared and mailed bills/invoices to client. Supported bookkeeper in maintaining Ms. Jones’ trust account. Also performed the following administrative and clerical tasks: filing, copying, letter dictation, shipping/receiving, office organization, and file maintenance. My work focused mainly on family and domestic law.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Worked as legal assistant to Steven L. Raynor, Esquire. Prepared draft and final settlement agreements, complaints, orders, petitions, and correspondence. Duties also included compiling discovery documents, retrieving documents from local courts, and online legal research. Communicated and coordinated with clients and opposing counsel to prepare documents for Mr. Raynor’s review. Notarized documents for court entry. Mailed and delivered documents to the clerk, clients, and/or opposing counsel. Received calls, interviewed new and potential clients, and greeted clients. Prepared check request forms and received payments from clients. Also performed the following administrative and clerical tasks: filing, copying, letter dictation, shipping/receiving, office organization, and file maintenance. My work focused mainly on family and domestic law.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government