Daniel Zhou
Englewood
Summary
Knowledgeable legal assistant with 5 years of experience in various types of law ranging from military justice to family law. Demonstrated success in assisting attorneys with drafting legal correspondence and case preparation. Eager to learn more about the judicial system and using that knowledge to provide excellent customer service. Highly eager to work on a team and maintain strong relationships with co-workers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Peek Goldstone LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal correspondence such as pleadings, notices, subpoenas, and etc. for family and landlord/tenant law
- Answer and screen phone calls for new and returning clients
- Handled scheduling mediations, deadlines, consultations, and other various important dates for attorneys
- Assisted attorneys in helping prepare for trial by preparing exhibit notebooks with great attention to detail, making sure there were no errors
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering fast turnaround time when answering new client and returning client inquiries
- Reduced errors in court filings by proofreading before they were sent and lowered the amount of rejected filings
Legal Services Specialist
United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously as the sole legal support staff for the military justice office
- Rotated between victims' legal counsel office, military justice, legal assistance, and trained as a passport agent. Promoted to the leading legal specialist for the legal assistance and military justice offices
- Drafted legal correspondence such as motions, subpoenas, charge sheets, exhibit/witness lists
- Assisted attorneys in taking notes for witness interviews and permitted to participate with further questions if needed
- Helped prepare for trial by coordinating travel for witnesses and the judge, prepared exhibit notebooks, set up court for incoming court reporters and made sure all members of the jury were present
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Alexander Dawson School
05-2015
Skills
- Certified Notary Public in Colorado
- Typing Proficiency: 103 WPM
- Calendar Management
- Fast Learner
- Experience in Military Legal Systems
- Legal Experience in Housing and Family Matters
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe and Nitro Pro
- Document Filing via Colorado Courts E-Filing system
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Peek Goldstone LLC
01.2023 - Current
Legal Services Specialist
United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Alexander Dawson School
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