Selisa Palmer
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Legal Assistant at Julianne Law Firm, adept at multitasking and delivering exceptional customer service. Proven ability to analyze court data and advocate for clients, demonstrating strong organizational skills. Committed to empowering individuals through effective resource education and case management strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Court watch
Bernalillo County Courthouse
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Observed and recorded court proceedings for judicial review
- Analyzed data on court outcomes and wrote report for advocacy group
Case Manager
Survivors Empowerment Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management strategies for individual cases.
- Educated clients on available community resources and how to access them effectively.
- Assisted clients with obtaining basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, employment assistance and medical care.
Legal Assistant
Julianne law firm
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Answered phones and provided customer service to clients regarding their inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
- Conducted case research using Lexis nexis westlaw databases
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pre law criminal justice
Southern Illinois Carbondale IL
Carbondale08.2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management
- Computer skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Court watch
Bernalillo County Courthouse
05.2024 - 07.2024
Case Manager
Survivors Empowerment Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
Legal Assistant
Julianne law firm
10.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pre law criminal justice
Southern Illinois Carbondale IL
AWARDS
Southern Illinois university DEAN'S list FALL 2023 & FALL 2024, Southern Illinois University DEAN'S list SPRING 2024 ,SPRING 2025
LEADERSHIP
- Southern Illinois -Chess club event coordinator
- Southern illinois University captain of the track and field team