Profile
Motivated, personable, and self-reliant individual with multiple degrees and a proven ability to work independently. Diplomatic and tactful with both professionals and laymen. Accustomed to handling sensitive and confidential records.
Professional Experience
1. Native American Externship through Oklahoma City University (Summer 2011)
1. Conducted client interviews
2. Prepared pleadings for child support, custody, visitation, and protective orders
3. Authored professional correspondence to the Lawton Police Department
1. Oklahoma Lawyers for Children
1. Prepared guardianships, adoptions, and name changes
2. Coordinated between volunteer attorneys, public defenders, DHS workers, and foster families to achieve permanency for deprived children in Oklahoma County.
3. Authored professional correspondence to attorneys.
4. Designed and maintained databases to store and monitor case files, status, and attorney contact information.
5. Led training sessions on interviewing children for volunteers at the Pauline Mayer Shelter.
Employment History
OKLAHOMA LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN. – Oklahoma City, Ok 405-***-****
Legal Secretary, 2008 to 2011
ALLERGY AND FAMILY MEDICINE – San Marcos, TX 512-***-****
Secretary, 2005-2007
Education
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF LAW – Oklahoma City, OK
Currently completing, will attain Juris Doctorate degree December 2011.
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY– San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of the Arts, 2007
Major: Political Science Minor: Public Administration
Specialized Legal Education
1. Tribal Law
2. Domestic Violence and the Lawyer
1. Water Law
2. Wind Power Law
3. Securities
1. Military Law
2. Sales and Leases
3. Administrative Law