Lori Smith
950 Eagles Landing Parkway #796,GA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Law Office Intern
Wayne B. Kendall, PC
Fayetteville, GA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and case materials for senior review.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Law Office Intern
Wayne B. Kendall, PC
Fayetteville, GA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and case materials for senior review.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2024
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Preparing Summaries
- Legal Documentation
- Customer Communication
- Client Relations
- Data Entry
- Customer Satisfaction
- Correspondence Writing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Court Document Filing
- Affidavit Preparation
- Meeting Preparation
Timeline
Law Office Intern
Wayne B. Kendall, PC
06.2023 - 08.2023
Law Office Intern
Wayne B. Kendall, PC
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law
Louisiana State University And A&M College