DESHUNAI BARLOWE
Maryland Heights
Summary
Ambitious legal assistant with over 4 years of experience. My strong organizational skills, combined with my ability to collaborate effectively, allow me to meaningfully contribute to Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann’s reputation for providing clients with positive legal experiences and ensuring accuracy. I easily connect with clients and offer thoughtful and compassionate assistance. I manage client files and prioritize tasks to achieve optimal productivity, even under deadline and workload pressures.
I demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to work well in a team. I adapt quickly to new environments and am eager to contribute to team success while further developing my professional skills. I bring a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant/Billing Assistant
Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann, LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Perform a variety of legal assistant/paralegal duties for 3 high volume litigation attorneys
- Train incoming legal assistants and attorneys
- Schedule depositions, court hearings, and mediations
- Draft subpoenas, initial discovery, settlement releases
- Communicate with clients to schedule meetings
- Save and organize all file materials received from clients
- Assist with billing disputes, managed client billing by sending out invoices
- Enter the attorneys billing time, and pay invoices pertaining to i.e., expert fees, deposition fees
- Check for conflicts and open new files
Legal Assistant
Brown & James, P.C.
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assist with deposition and trial preparation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Operated reception desk and dispersed inquiries to appropriate lawyers, reducing client wait times
- Able to multitask by answering phones scheduling appointments, taking dictation and filing as well as performing assorted tasks as needed
- Sort and date incoming mail, identifying time sensitive documents and notifying the attorneys
Client Intake Specialist
Stange Law Firm PC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Used Netsuite to schedule appointments
Youth Specialist II/ Medication Technician
Missouri Hills Youth Center
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Implement group and individual treatment plans
- Prepare reports regarding each client's adjustment and progress
- Dispense and order medication
- Actively update medication files and submit quarterly reports
- Attend regularly scheduled department meetings
- Coordinate projects with adjoining departments
- Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior
- Accommodated youths with academic and vocational trainings to deliver information on future career opportunities
Sales Manager
Express Clothing
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Provide leadership and assistance with product launches
- Provided coaching/training to store associates
- Monitored metrics and marketing investments to assess performance and implement continuous improvements
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services
Youth Specialist
Youth Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Observe and document behavior, respond to crisis situations
- Serve as a role model to youth in recovery
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Pre-Law
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE01.2018
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking skills
- Compassionate communication
- Document filing
- Consultation and advisory
- Legal Research
- Notary public
- Fast learner
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership experience
Certification
Certified Notary Signing Agent
Affiliations
- NAACP St. Louis County Chapter
- Organization for Black Struggle
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Billing Assistant
Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann, LLC
09.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Brown & James, P.C.
09.2021 - 09.2022
Client Intake Specialist
Stange Law Firm PC
01.2021 - 05.2021
Youth Specialist II/ Medication Technician
Missouri Hills Youth Center
12.2018 - 05.2021
Sales Manager
Express Clothing
08.2018 - 12.2018
Youth Specialist
Youth Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Pre-Law
University of Nebraska Kearney
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