Legal Assistant Customer Service
Resume:
De’Kevion T. Buchanan
adjbml@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Customer service-oriented professional with demonstrated success in providing high level support to senior leaders in complex organizational structures. Proficient in serving local municipalities and government agencies.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Highly Organized
Excellent Written & Oral Communication
Strong Research Skills
Microsoft Office Suite Proficient
Ethics & Integrity
Ability to Multitask
EDUCATION
University of West Georgia Carrollton, Ga
Master of Science in Criminology Dec 2021
University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science May 2020
Minor: Business Management and Administration
Concentration: Pre-Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Upson County Public Defender’s Office
Legal Assistant Intern
2018
Review applications for legal assistance from low income clients with a wide range of civil legal issues
Conduct phone intake with clients to identify potential legal issues and to obtain necessary information
Establish direct contact with our volunteer attorneys to assist with the assignment and closing of cases
Review and assist in preparing required forms including foreclosure, debt buyer defense and bankruptcy
Participate in the drafting of legal research and creation of self-help materials for pro se clients
Georgia National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Legal Assistant
2019
●Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
●Research laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports and case files
●Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
●Manage, organrize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
●Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar
Deputy Court Clerk
Intern
●Prepares dockets for all assigned court cases; ensures all citations and accompanying paperwork are complete.
●Attend and provide support in the courtroom; provides required files and documents; records dispositions; coordinates interpretation service for defendants.
●Prepares documents required to close-out all assigned cases; prepares related reports; verifies collection of fines and fees.
●Processes driver and criminal histories; processes vehicle and tag reports.
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Prepares orders for cases, including warrants, subpoenas, accusations, etc.
University of West Georgia College of Social Science Deans’ Office
Departmental Assistant
2019
●Responds to inquiries regarding department operations
●Performs administrative level duties and manages departmental databases
●Drafts written procedures to implement new policy with departmental faculty and staff
●Assists in meetings with University Administrators to ensure student database are up to date and accurate
●Coordinate new program areas for department’s operations or clerical support
Gary Bunch & Associates Law Firm
Research Legal Assistant
2020
●Researched laws and legal articles to find facts and precedents
●Supervise and coordinate the work of the researchers
●Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
● Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
●Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
●Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Board Member University of West Georgia Student Government Association
Advocate University of West Georgia Health Services
Specialist Coweta Substance Abuse Prevention
Facilitator University of West Georgia 1 in 4 Program
Advocate Carroll County Civic Advocacy Group
Participant University of West Georgia African American Male Initiative
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