Assistant Representative

TAYLOR W. GILL

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RELEVANT LEGAL, CONSULTING, AND COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

NorthEast Treatment Centers, Behavioral Health & Social Services, Philadelphia, PA August 2010 – Present

Individual therapist, Treatment Court/FIR Liaison, Recovery House Liaison, Intake Coordinator

Evaluate incoming individuals for appropriate level of care and coordinate intake process, including billing. Meet individually with clients on a weekly basis in order to provide clinical counseling for Drug and Alcohol and/or Mental Health difficulties. Run group therapy sessions for drug and alcohol recovery, as well as social services. Create and maintain personal charts for all clients, including completing and writing detailed Bio-psychosocial Evaluations, individualized Treatment Plans that support recovery during and after treatment, Case Conferences, and Recovery Plan Updates. Participation in monthly internal and external audits, which is inclusive of doing quality analysis. Serve as clinical representative to Philadelphia Treatment Court, Forensic Intensive Recovery, Family Court, etc. Recruit new clients and foster relationships with recovery houses and other referral sources.

John A. Moran, Ph.D., P.C., Scottsdale, AZ July 2009 – March 2010

Legal Assistant

Organized scheduling and assisted with billing and finances in a small, busy, forensic psychology firm. Worked closely with local police departments in managing their pre-employment psychological testing. Edited and prepared reports for the Court and Child Protective Services in Forensic Evaluations, Therapeutic Interventions, Custody Evaluations, Court-ordered therapy, Sexually Violent Predators, Arizona Rule 11’s, Parenting Coordination’s, and many other family court cases. Actively coordinated with attorneys, parties, and the Court to resolve any unexpected issues. Demonstrated effective multi-tasking and job prioritization skills.

DecisionQuest, State College, PA May 2008 – August 2008

Research Assistant Intern

Collected and analyzed quantitative data using SPSS and qualitative data through conventional techniques. Assisted in writing professional reports for attorney clients, emphasizing case strengths and weaknesses and recommending themes, strategies, and courtroom graphics to enhance attorneys’ presentations at trial. Aided with the jury selection process. Helped plan, prepare for, and assist with facilitating focus groups and mock trials involving trial attorneys and surrogate jurors; collaborated on development strategies and techniques for discussions. Reviewed discussion forums for trends and important points. Supported members of the research team in various capacities.

Locks Law Firm, Philadelphia, PA June 2007 – May 2008

Paralegal

Reported directly to managing partner and two partner attorneys with a broad range of responsibilities concerning a major 1200 plaintiff class action suit with multiple defendants. Assisted with managing correspondence, research, and trial preparation in a high profile, document-intensive, personal injury lawsuit. Meticulously prepared for depositions and settlements while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets. Served a representative for the firm to clients, firms and the community; handled affairs in an effective and courteous manner.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ May 2009

Master of Law

Roanoke College, Salem, VA May 2006

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, with Concentration in Human Development, GPA: 3.6, cum laude

Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society); Psi Chi (National Psychology Honor Society); Dean’s List (all semesters); Junior and Senior Scholar; Academic Integrity Council

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, Lexis-Nexis, West-Law, Abacus Law and Accounting, Legal databases

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS

Service for Sight, Relay for Life (American Cancer Society), Habitat for Humanity, Charity triathlons and marathons, extensive foreign travel (Asia, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe), Camp Oneka Counselor (Tafton, PA), Back On My Feet (running program to promote homeless men and women getting “back on their feet”).

~ References upon request ~

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