Madelyn E. Smith
Charlotte
Summary
Legal professional that is driven, detail-oriented, coachable, and enthusiastic. Civil servant with a diverse background of leadership and community service and involvement. Seeking positions to build onto my professional career while also having opportunities to further my advocacy within the community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal Advocate
Charlotte Center For Legal Advocacy
2021.07 - Current
-Consumer Protection Program, Community Empowerment Project
- Preparing motions, affidavits, and petitions to court.
- Collecting, drafting, and maintaining resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to lawyers within the department.
- Coordinating trial exhibits by organizing materials for counsel.
- Conducting detailed client intakes and entering information into company database while tracking case information throughout the duration of the case.
- Monitoring voicemail hotlines, emails, and referrals for the entire department.
- Working closely with the clerk's office and courthouse staff to locate criminal records and file petitions.
- Conducting community outreach through preparing and presenting educational materials, organizing free legal clinics, and interacting with community members to inform about our services.
- Training pro bono attorneys through CLEs in the areas of expunctions of criminal records and Driver’s license restoration in NC.
Education
Certificate Program -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCBachelor of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCSkills
- Microsoft Office, Outlook 365, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Google Suites proficiency
- Digital case file management and organization
- Interpersonal skills and customer service
- Clerical tasks
- Task prioritization
- Legal document preparation
- Overseeing large caseloads and high volumes of clients
- Public speaking and presentations
- Reading, writing, speaking English & Spanish
- Enhanced leadership and teamwork
- Problem-solving and analytical
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management
Committee Member
- Racial Equity Change Team | Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | 2021-present
- Outreach & Education Team | Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | 2021-present
- Pride Committee | Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | 2021-present
- Governance Committee | The John Crosland School | 2023-present
Certification
- CNP - Certified North Carolina Notary Public
- NCCP - North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal - Pending June 2023
Community Leadership
Board of Directors Member, The John Crosland School - Charlotte, NC
- Assisting in nonprofit's vision & mission, resource securing, fundraising, and executive function.
References
- Janon Harris / Managing Attorney, Community Empowerment Project, at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy / (803) 354-3743
- Lashieka Hardin / Assistant District Attorney, Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office / (336) 671-5962
- Joe Newell / Director, UNC Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Group / (919) 452-9539
Hobbies
- Rugby, Guitar, Modeling, Acting
Timeline
Paralegal Advocate
Charlotte Center For Legal Advocacy
2021.07 - Current
Certificate Program -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
- CNP - Certified North Carolina Notary Public
- NCCP - North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal - Pending June 2023
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