Andre Lynch

Certified paralegal (Legal Studies, Purdue Global) with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and 2 years of civil litigation paralegal experience, currently serving as an Armed Court Officer at Detroit's 3rd Circuit Court. Brings courtroom fluency, legal drafting and research skills, and a strong record of empathetic, high-pressure client communication, including 911 dispatch experience. Seeking legal intake specialist and litigation paralegal roles.

Court Security Officer / Bailiff (Armed) - Allied Universal - Detroit, MI

(2024-02)

• Serve as an armed court officer at the 3rd Circuit Court in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building, maintaining order and safety for judges, staff, and the public.
• Work daily around civil proceedings, including divorce, child custody, and support hearings.
• Screen visitors and manage high-volume public contact with professionalism and discretion.
• Protect sensitive information and de-escalate conflicts in tense situations.

Juvenile Detention Specialist - Wayne County Government - Detroit, MI

(2023-09 - 2023-12)

• Supervised juveniles through behavioral observation, incident documentation, and rapport-building.
• Communicated with empathy and firmness in high-stress situations.

Armed Custom Protection Officer - G4S Security - Warren, MI

(2020-04 - 2021-09)

• Provided armed protection at the GM Tech Center and documented accidents, emergencies, and unusual occurrences.

Security Officer - Motor City Casino - Detroit, MI

(2012-01 - 2020-03)

• Conducted patrols, ID checks, and incident documentation; coordinated with the Detroit Police Department on escalations.

Document Review Specialist (Contract) - N1 Discovery - Troy, MI

(2019-09 - 2019-10)

• Reviewed and sorted case documents in the Relativity e-discovery platform for a digital forensics firm.

Paralegal - Better Life Plans, Inc. - Southfield, MI

(2019-07 - 2019-09)

• Received and processed civil complaints and summonses in consumer debt and creditor lawsuits.
• Drafted pro se answers, affidavits for summons, and cover letters for attorney approval.
• Conducted legal research and redlined documents for corrections and editing.
• Used Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint for file management; worked with PACER for e-filing and case research.

Dispatcher - Hamtramck Police Department (Jail Division) - Hamtramck, MI

(2012-05 - 2013-11)

• Received 911 calls and relayed critical information to officers under time pressure.
• Entered booking and records data into the LEIN law-enforcement database with accuracy.

Scheduler / Technician - Testing Engineering and Consultants - Troy, MI

(2023-02 - 2023-09)

Operations Supervisor / Dispatch - Staffmark (HelloFresh) - Madison Heights, MI

(2022-08 - 2023-09)

Dispatch Associate - Lipari Foods - Warren, MI

(2021-09 - 2022-08)

Certified Fitness Trainer (member recruitment & sales) - Edge Fitness Center - Westland, MI

(2019-12 - 2020-04)

Certification - Legal Studies - Purdue Global University (2019-10)

B.S. - Criminal Justice - American InterContinental University (2015-03)

A.S. - Criminal Justice & Criminology - American InterContinental University (2013-03)