Mathew-Mateo Kottwitz

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.

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

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)