Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Nathacia Arthur

Richmond

Summary

Developed strong research, organizational, and communication skills in legal environment. Skilled in managing documentation, coordinating schedules, and supporting legal teams. Seeking to transition into new field where these abilities can contribute to dynamic team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Faith Delaney
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.

Paralegal Assistant

Airington Law Firm
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Company Overview: Immigration and Criminal Defense firm
  • Ensured that relevant information for cases was meticulously provided.
  • Assisted attorneys in communicating with clients and preparing correspondence.
  • Prepared trial notebooks.
  • Managed calendar for Attorney by clients and court appointments.
  • Obtained relevant information such as court dates, documents and necessary information from the court.
  • Drafted and filed motions and pleadings with the court.
  • Organized and maintained client folders.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task, such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Collaborated effectively with legal team members, fostering a positive work environment and increased efficiency.
  • Reduced case backlog by efficiently prioritizing and organizing diverse paralegal tasks.

Legal Assistant(Intern)

Challa Law Firm
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Drafted summons, prepared subpoenas and complaints.
  • Prepared and filed discovery requests and responses to opposing counsel.
  • Scheduled depositions and maintained attorney calendars.
  • Maintained, updated and organized both physical and electronic files.
  • Drafted correspondences, transcribed various documents, scanned and faxed pleadings to courts.

Secretary of the Commonwealth of VA- Intern
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: Secretary of Governor (Restoration of Rights)
  • Processed applications for felons to restore their right to serve on jury, hold public offices and vote.
  • Provided families relocated from Virginia to different states with information on how to get their rights restored.
  • Answered phones, organized files and mailed letters and forms to designated places.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science and History

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Rapid adaptation to new concepts
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft office
  • Systematic file arrangement

Awards

National PSCI Honors Society School, Virginia Union University., Award/Honor PI SIGMA ALPHA , Virginia Union University., National PSCI Honors Society, Virginia Union University.

Leadership and Service:

  • Assistant Financial Secretary: provided bi-annual financial reports, Received and recorded all funds.
  • Assistant Youth Leader: developed lesson plans, led bible studies, attended training sessions, assessed and observed student performance, provided bi-annual reports.
  • Secretary at Richmond Pentecostal Church: managed databases (Rock), provided reminders, attended meetings and trainings.
  • Pentecost Student Association Vice President: Organized meetings, led discussions.
  • Student Support Service Tutor: Tutored student who needed assistance in Political Science.

Certification

Legal Assistant Technical Program

Languages

English
Full Professional
Akan
Full Professional
Ga
Full Professional

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Faith Delaney
04.2023 - 09.2023

Paralegal Assistant

Airington Law Firm
09.2021 - 11.2021

Legal Assistant(Intern)

Challa Law Firm
04.2018 - 12.2018

Secretary of the Commonwealth of VA- Intern
05.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Political Science and History

Virginia Union University
Nathacia Arthur