Sample Legal Secretary Resume

Lori Beaver
201 Oglethorpe Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36301
212-555-8840
loribeaver@yahoo.com

Objective:
To secure an entry-level administrative or support position in the legal industry.

Experience:
North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX December 2010 - December 2011
Government Affairs Analyst
-Liaised with executive staff to manage interdepartmental projects and special events involving elected officials
-Supported communications outreach to Dallas-Fort Worth Congressional and Legislative delegations and staffers to maintain awareness of agency operations and legislative initiatives
-Monitored and analyzed over 40 federal and state polices related to transportation and employment law to determine potential impact to agency
-Prepared comprehensive policy papers, hearing testimony, informational newsletters and correspondence
-Recommended reductions to $450,000 department budget for FY 2012 in which Board of Directors adopted

International Justice Mission
Arlington,VA September 2010-December 2010
Government Relations Intern
-Managed development of training materials needed to assemble 50 binders for participants of inaugural Advocacy Leadership Summit
-Scheduled more than 25 meetings for IJM supporters to discuss proposed anti-trafficking legislation with their respective members of Congress
-Assisted with group intern project to develop national grassroots campaign aimed at mobilizing constituents to lobby Congress to reauthorize anti-trafficking legislation

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX August 2008 - August 2010
Government Affairs Specialist
-Coordinated travel arrangements, catering, agenda and presentation materials for event hosted on behalf of Governor of Georgia and transportation officials
-Edited application materials that resulted in $20 million federal transportation grant award to advance a critical toll road project in North Texas
-Researched potential policy initiatives for development of agency's legislative program

UT Dallas Office of the President Richardson, TX August 2007 - May 2008
Student Worker
-Screened calls and filed documents
-Handled distribution of mass mailings related to university events and initiatives
-Helped organize events for elected officials, university officials, business leaders and distinguished alumni


Education:
University of Texas at Dallas
B.S. Business Administration
3.90 GPA, Magna Cum Laude
December 2010


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