Legal Assistant

DeLana Evans

301-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/delana-evans-4970b8210

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and motivated professional with hands-on experience in court operations, legal research, and administrative support. Skilled in managing sensitive case files, conducting research and assisting attorneys with trial preparation. Strong foundation in political science with proven ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced legal and administrative environments.

Legal & Administrative Experience

Price Benowitz – Legal Assistant

Rockville, MD May 2026- Present

• Facilitate client intake by collecting, reviewing, and organizing required documentation for new matters

• Maintained and updated litigation binders to ensure case materials were organized, accurate, and readily accessible

• Managed office inventory through monitoring and restocking supplies to support daily operations

• Drafted and prepared discovery documents, including interrogatories, requests for production, and client responses for attorney review

• Managed attorney calendars with scheduling client consultations, court appearances, hearings, and other case-related appointments

• Served as primary point of contact for clients by providing case updates, answering inquires, and maintaining professional communication throughout the legal process

• Coordinated with courts to confirm hearing dates, courtroom assignments, filing requirements, and scheduling changes

• Maintained accurate case files and ensured legal documents were properly organized and updated

• Monitored case deadlines and assisted in ensuring timely completion and filing of legal documents

• Handled confidential client information with discretion while maintaining compliance with ethical and legal standards

Moorehead Legal – Executive Assistant/Junior Paralegal Baltimore, MD Jan 2026- April 2026

• Advise clients pending cases and if litigation or other disposition potential outcomes

• Dissertate various phone messages for Attorney review and consultation

• Streamline client files from existing client database (physical and electronic) to become more easily researchable

• Perform settlement reviews and issue settlement vouchers based on settlement terms

• Draft and issue vouchers for settlement

• Organizing accident documentation

• Track statute of limitations deadlines and advise attorneys Prince George’s County District Court — Seasonal Temp Upper Marlboro, MD May 2025 – Aug 2025

• Scanned and processed expunged case files into the court’s digital system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

• Conducted legal research to support case review and court operations.

• Verified case documentation and maintained compliance with court filing standards.

Towson Circuit Court — Legal Intern

Towson, MD Jul 2023 – Aug 2023

• Assisted in reviewing civil and criminal cases, including stalking, larceny, and homicide.

• Documented jail calls, prepared case files, and supported trial preparation.

• Assisted attorneys with client reminders, case scheduling, and summons management.

NFM Lending — Legal Intern

Baltimore, MD May 2022 – Aug 2022

• Conducted compliance research and managed vendor audit reviews.

• Assisted with regulatory oversight, including social media audits.

• Supported the launch of the “Homes for Heroes” program and internal corporate communications.

Greater Good Samaritan Baptist Church — Office Assistant Clinton, MD 2016 – 2018

• Provided administrative support including filing, copying, and coordinating projects.

• Assisted with communications, scheduling, and recordkeeping. Education

Morgan State University — Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Certificate – Mortgage Bankers Association, 2022

Skills

• Legal Research & Case

Documentation

• Court Procedures &

Administrative Support

• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe,

DocuSign, Clio, MDEC, Slack

• Client Intake

• Time Management

• Problem Solving

• Research & Analytical Skills

• Confidential Document Handling

• Effective Communication & Team

Support

• Calendar management

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