LAURIE GALIOTTE

Elmont, NY 516-***-**** acxusw@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

BERKELEY COLLEGE, NEW YORK, NY

Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies

Honors: Dean’s List ~ Fall, Winter & Summer Semesters, 2015-2016 ~ Graduation, Sept 2016

Courses Include: Legal Research & Writing ~ Westlaw & LexisNexis Training & Class Experience. Business Law; Legal Ethics; Civil Litigation; Intellectual Property; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Torts & Contract Law.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE LAW OFFICE OF PAMELA HAYES, ESQ., NEW YORK, NY JUNE ~ SEPT. 2016

Served as a Legal Assistant to a Criminal Defense Attorney and engaged in a range of paralegal activities including establishing new files and organizing cases. Communicated with clients, court officials, attorneys and legal professionals. Monitored office calendar for court dates and tracked case dockets. Filed documents electronically and in court. Engaged in legal secretarial work, answered phones, wrote emails and read and reviewed case files before trials, and made copies of documents as needed. Prepared and reviewed files for court hearings and scanned documents into case files.

THE ADMINISRATION OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, NEW YORK, NY

LEGAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP, JUNE-SEPT. 2015

Worked with Senior Attorney on matters regarding Juvenile Justice and Family Justice Issues. Provided Administrative Assistance and participated in meetings and conferences. Attended Court Proceedings and interacted with the Social Work Department.

STUDENT PEER LEADER, ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER, MAY-AUG. 2015

Worked directly with students on Academic Assignments and provided Educational Resources in collaboration with Faculty and Administrative Personnel in a supportive learning environment.

PRIVATE FRENCH TUTOR, 2009 –2013, ELMONT, NY

Provided private instruction to individuals & small groups of students to improve academic performance. Utilized instructional materials to enhance language & communication skills in conjunction with tutoring sessions. Lectured on cultural and culinary aspects of French Culture and Cuisine.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

Microsoft Office: Word & PowerPoint; Internet Research in Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Fluent in French ~ Member of Foreign Language Honor Society (2011~ 2013).

Club Leadership at Saint Anne Catholic Church (2012).

Publication of Poem: There Is Nothing But Life ~ Xlibris Corporation, June 2011.