Mathew-Mateo Kottwitz
Legal Assistant
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About
Recent 4-year college graduate with a BA in English and a minor in Law, Values, and Policy from the University of Houston. I have been working as a legal assistant with Jeff Skarda, a leading solo welfare law practitioner for over a year, and I am looking for a full-time job in the legal field as I prepare to head into Law School. I specialize in written and oral communication skills, am computer savvy, and case management. Multilingual with a passion for languages; fluent in Spanish.
Experience
Law Office of Jeff Skarda - Legal Assistant
July 2022 – Present
Key responsibilities
- Screen clientele based on their case information
- Compile client case files Sort and organize case files into an inventory system
- Managing the office phone: taking calls, making records of messages and returning calls, holding brief over-the-phone consults
- Make copies of documents and send faxes and emails to clients and other attorneys
- Present client information and suggest courses of action
June 2022 – November 2023
Key responsibilities
- Providing quality client service
- Managing customers’ needs and fueling sales
- Multitasking various duties in a fast-paced environment
- Leading my department for optimal work efficiency
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts, Major in English, Minor in Law, Values, and Policy
Completed in 2023 (Graduated a year early) 3.739 GPA (High Honors)
