Office Support
Resume:
__________________________________________________Towansia S. Murphy
*** ***** **., ******, ************-318-***-****/318-***-****
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ADVOCATE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Deputy Clerk
July 2008-March 2009
Monroe City Prosecutor’s Office
Monroe, LA
■ Integral part of trial preparation including conducting legal research and preparing
necessary documents, filing documents with clerk of court and interviewing witnesses,
■ Essential during court proceedings by providing needed documents and files and
maintaining accurate and complete account of outcomes files and providing case notes
in files.
■ Contacted all parties involved in a pending action either by telephone or letter to
schedule appointments, to obtain additional case information and to provide updated
status of case.
■ Followed with clerk of court to ensure that subpoenas had been issued and returns
received. Once received, file updates to reflect date of service and proof of return
placed in file.
■ Assisted with front desk duties which involved greeting individuals that entered
office, locating and providing accurate and current case information.
■ Demonstrated competence in telephone and office etiquette by addressing each
Individual respectfully and courteously, even when dealing with angry and upset
Individuals.
Child Support Officer III
January 2004-May 2007
Texas Attorney General’s Office
Child Support Division
Arlington, TX
■ Assisted callers with issues related to establishing paternity, obtaining order of
child support and enforcing order of support by assessing child support computer
database.
■ Obtained relevant case information from callers and forwarded to local office
for enforcement.
■ Located defendant information using computer database.
Law Graduate/Paralegal
August 1998-Dec. 2001
North LA Legal Services, Inc
Monroe, LA
■Assisted assigned individuals with various legal issues by contacting other parties,
preparing and filing documents with clerk of court, and attending hearings as advocate.
■Conducted legal research for attorneys and prepared documents in anticipation of trial.
■ Maintained defendants' files and documented all actions taken.
■Presented workshops and conferences on issues relevant to clients such as
bankruptcy, name change, housing and consumer issues.
■Maintained defendants' files and documented all actions taken.
EDUCATION
Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA
Education Level: Jurist Doctorate
Graduated: July 1998
Grambling State University Grambling, LA
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Major: Political Science
Graduated: December 1992
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
TO: Naomi-Bouregois-Jolly
RE: Job Order No. 381859
Domestic Violence Legal Advocate
I recently found your job announcement for the above-referenced position and would like to be
considered for the position. Attached you will find my resume for your review.
My background in the legal field makes me an excellent candidate for this position. The
positions I have had in the past required me to be an advocate for individuals in our program. I
have excellent communications skills-both written and oral. My previous superivisors and co-
workers have all indicated that I am a very good people person who works well with others.
These qualities are essential to the position you are seeking to fill.
Attending law school taught how to ask the right questions in order to obtain the essential
information needed. I would demonstrate those skills in this position. I expect high quality
perfomance from myself at all times and will do my best to acheive this goal with little or no
supervision. Upon review of my resume, I am certain that you will be interested in speaking
with me so that we can discuss how I can be an asset to your organization. I can be reached at
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Towansia Murphy
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