Yuri Brown
Baton Rouge
Summary
Legal professional with substantial experience in judicial processes and litigation support. Skilled in legal research, case management, and drafting judicial opinions. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Dependable, adaptable, and well-versed in navigating complex legal environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judicial Law Clerk
16th Judicial District Courthouse
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
- Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
Legal Assistant
DeJean Noland Law Office
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
Law Clerk
Khuene & Foote, APLC
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Supported attorneys in preparing 102 divorces and custody agreements for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and reliability, frequently entrusted with sensitive information and high-stakes assignments.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Law Clerk
Daniels and Washington Law Office, LLC
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law and legislation, ensuring accurate advice was provided to attorneys at all times.
Education
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2017
Skills
- Courtroom etiquette
- Court filings
- Legal analysis
- Legal research
- Relationship building and rapport
- Legal drafting
- Client confidentiality
- Editing
- Document review
- Oral communication
- Proficiency in Clio and Coyote Analytics
- Proficiency in Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
Accomplishments
- Achieved completed jury instructions through effectively helping with reviewing case statutes to help determine criminal laws and procedures.
Certification
Achieved a Mediation certificate by completing the Federal Mediation and Conciliation course with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Judicial Law Clerk
16th Judicial District Courthouse
08.2022 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant
DeJean Noland Law Office
01.2022 - 05.2022
Law Clerk
Khuene & Foote, APLC
09.2019 - 08.2020
Law Clerk
Daniels and Washington Law Office, LLC
06.2017 - 07.2019
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nicholls State University
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