LAUREN M. PORTNOY
Voorhees, New Jersey 08043
EDUCATION:
Widener University Law Center Paralegal Certificate received August 2014
Legal Education Institute
Wilmington, Delaware
G.P.A.: 3.8
Charlotte School of Law Courses towards J.D., August 2012-December 2013
Charlotte, North Carolina
Activities: Animal Law Society, Secretary of Estate and Elder Law Society
Drexel University B.S. received December 2010
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: Psychology
Minor: Legal Studies
Honors: Psi Chi National Honor Society
EXPERIENCE:
Gary C. Zeitz, LLC
Voorhees, New Jersey October 2014 – Current
Paralegal/Legal Assistant. Assisted attorneys and other paralegals by drafting complaints, preparing discharges of Lis Pendens, drafting and e-filing dismissals, billing, e-filing amendments, maintaining title work, ordering supplies and organizing/filing documents throughout the office.
Freedom Beagle Project May 2013 – September 2013
Charlotte, North Carolina
Legal Researcher. Researched animal law issues. Assisted in the preparation of the introduction of legislation involving animal rights. Analyzed potential animal-friendly politicians for legislation support.
Macy’s February 2007 – August 2007
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Sales Associate. Developed an organized and maintained work area. Demonstrated financial accountability by processing cash and credit transactions. Evaluated inquiries and resolved complaints of customers. Participated in marketing and business development by handling sales.
Jewish Community Center Camps Summers 2003 – 2006
Medford, New Jersey
Counselor. Provided new staff members with recommendations to implement camp policies. Communicated with parents by written correspondence. Provided assistance to campers during daily camp activities.
SKILLS:
Computer Skills. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visual Basics computer programing, solid works software, Westlaw and LexisNexis.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
The Salvation Army Million Meals, 2010: Volunteer
The Animal Orphanage, 2002: Volunteer