Nora Bahns
Accomac
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with public notary certification and strong leadership skills, honed at Thomas Dix Attorney's Office. Proven ability to manage client communications and conduct legal research effectively. Recognized for adaptability and teamwork, contributing to the successful notarization of documents, and enhancing client understanding of legal processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Thomas Dix Attorney Office
Accomac
05.2024 - Current
- Take calls for Thomas Dix
- Observe court cases
- Make and help with deeds and land registries
- Help with notarizations of documents (wills, deeds, etc.)
- Study circuit court cases and judgements by Lynnwood Lewis
- Recommend clients to other lawyers depending on what they need
- Make cover sheets for land records, and letters of representation for clients and the clerk of court
- Interview appointed clients and answer questions they have about their case
- Certified as public notary
Public Notary for the Commonwealth
Thomas Dix Attorney Office
Accomac
05.2024 - Current
- Verify legal documents to deter fraud
- Notarize legal documents like deeds, trusts, wills, etc..
- Verify identities of people who sign documents
- Make people aware of what they are signing
- Answer questions clients may have before they sign the document(s)
Sorority Member
Tri Sigma
Norfolk
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Attend chapter meetings every Sunday.
- Engage with alumni in gatherings and events.
- Participate in community service.
- Help recruit new members for the sorority.
- Attend student leadership workshops.
- Attend student involvement fairs.
- Help with philanthropies, which include March of Dimes, Cystic Fibrosis fundraisers, ALS Walks, Robbie Page Memorial Fund, etc.
- President of Tri Sigma (Jan.). 2025 - May 2025.
Swim Team Member
Virginia Wesleyan University Swim Team
Virginia Beach
08.2022 - 01.2024
- ODAC competitor in 2023
- Compete against other swim teams
- Participate in daily swim practices
- Participate in dryland training (yoga or weight training)
- Work as a team to help each other out
Education
Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice and Philosophy major and Sociology Minor
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA09.2025
Honors High School Degree -
Nandua High School
Onley, VA06.2022
Skills
- Public notary certification
- Cpr certification
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Teamwork
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Document notarization
- Court procedure understanding
- Public speaking
- Event planning
- Community service involvement
Awards
- Honor Roll at Nandua High School, 2018 - 2022
- Virginia Wesleyan University Dean’s List, 2023 - 2025
- Virginia Wesleyan University Honorable Mention, Fall 2024
Timeline
Intern
Thomas Dix Attorney Office
05.2024 - Current
Public Notary for the Commonwealth
Thomas Dix Attorney Office
05.2024 - Current
Sorority Member
Tri Sigma
11.2023 - 05.2025
Swim Team Member
Virginia Wesleyan University Swim Team
08.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice and Philosophy major and Sociology Minor
Virginia Wesleyan University
Honors High School Degree -
Nandua High School