Shawn Barnett

Experience

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  Barnett & Leuty, P.C.

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Legal Receptionist

  - Handle incoming and outgoing calls on 4 line phone system- Take accurate messages of callers- Help manage calendars for multiple attorneys- Perform filing and light clerical duties- Exhibit strong customer service skills

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  Jewish Community Center of Austin

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Summer Camp Counselor

  - Plan and execute fun and enriching programs for the kids- Watch over the kids and keep them safe

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  Sonic Drive-In

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Sonic Carhop

  - Serve and deliver food in clean, safe and efficient manner- Exhibit strong customer service skills

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  AVSD Productions

  May 2016 - Apr 2018

  Production Assistant

  - Set-up Production Equipment in a creative and visually appealing manner - Set-up and run interactive entertainment stations - Set-up and serve food, water and any other duties asked at banquets and events- Use computer and photography skills for media props and events- Exhibit strong customer service skills

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  Nucor Corporation

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Business-Inventory Intern

  - Turned 500 safety items into a 150 item RFQ based on most used and overall value and met with multiple vendors that identified over $100,000 a year in savings- Turned around 600 electrical parts into a 350 item RFQ based on most used and overall value and met with multiple vendors that identified over $65,000 in savings from the past two years- Met with company vendors to discuss new parts and negotiate pricing- Learned critical inventory management skills and implemented them into the inventory management software- Gave monthly presentations on my projects progress to my supervisors and co-workers Show less

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  Executive Marketing Group

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Event Marketing Manager

  - Lead and train a team of 3-5 reps every week - Set up events across the Central Texas Area to accept donations and spread awareness for clients- Conduct training for all new reps during the first week of their employment - Conduct First and Second round interviews and help the management team with hiring and paperwork- Learn and use effective marketing techniques and strategies in the field in order to receive donations and spread awareness for our clients

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  Flahive, Ogden & Latson P.C.

  Jun 2019 - May 2021

  Senior Briefing Assistant

  - Proofread and consolidated claimant's legal and medical material into 20+ categories for escalation of pertinent information to attorneys- Exchanged case material to The Division of Workers Compensation, claimants, and opposing counsel- Communicated with The Division of Workers Compensation to compile doctors’ reports and other pertinent documents- Followed up with doctors’ following claimant appointments for visit records and bills- Communicate within the legal briefing team and docketing department via daily summary reports- Create note summaries within the company system to help Attorney’s review the claimant’s file- Assist paralegals with pre-trial preparation Show less

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  Thomas J. Henry Law

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Legal Case Manager

  - Interacted with assigned clientele and Potential New Clients (PNC) to understand their needs which provided more clarity for assigned attorney directions- Communicated daily with assigned attorney by email, written reports, and one-on-one presentations to address any case building, property damage, or case settling issues and direction- Set up auto Liability, Uninsured (UM), Underinsured (UIM), Personal Injury Protection (PIP), and Medical Payment (Med Pay) claims daily- Obtained accident reports from various law enforcement agencies- Ensured clientele were receiving medical treatment if necessary and proper policies were being followed- Explained and executed Attorney-Client contracts to grow law firm and increase local clientele market share Show less

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  Barnett & Leuty, P.C.

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Paralegal & Legal Assistant

  - Prepared and drafted legal documents including pleadings, individual and spousal wills, various probate documents, business formations, communication, and case fillings in courts across Texas- Communicated with clients and attorneys daily concerning case deadlines, attorney hearings, and client appointments, communications with existing and prospective clients including screening and client intakes- Responsible for calendaring case deadlines, attorney hearings, and client appointments, communications with existing and prospective clients including screening and client intakes. - Use legal software programs including West Doc & Form Builder (formerly “Prodoc”) and Brief Legal Software (Billing & Accounting), Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro Show less

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  Running Down A Dream

  Jun 2021 - now

  Founder & President

  - Coordinate shoe donation drives with various schools, organizations, and business groups- Create and manage the organizations website and social media pages- Fundraise money for various charitable efforts including buying shoes, cleaning supplies, and other educational and clothing gear- Find and form business and organizational partnerships for future events

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  Bexar County Probate Court # 1

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Legal Intern

  - Reviewed the submitted Probate Files for general errors - Conducted legal research for judge's and staff attorney's- Observed and assisted with Live and Zoom Hearings- Conducted open case analyses on old case sets

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  Bexar County District Attorney's Office

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  - Under supervision by an attorney, I was responsible for preparing cases for resolution/trial; conducting case law research when necessary to resolve issues; preparing legal documents for attorneys and performing related duties as required- Assist attorneys during Docket and Court proceedings; participate in Court proceedings when authorized with a 3L student bar card- Assist with trial preparation including assisting attorneys with victim/witness interviews; prepare trial exhibits and notebooks- Upon indictment, prepare witness lists for entry into Judicial Dialog and CJIS in order for subpoenas to be generated- Contact law enforcement agencies for submission of evidence into our computer systems- Review submitted evidence to include jail calls, Coban videos and 9-1-1 calls; prepare time-stamped transcripts when appropriate; and request necessary redactions- Prepare discovery acknowledgements and motions regarding extraneous offenses- Contact victims and/or witnesses; submit investigative requests for them if necessary Show less - Assist with trial preparation including assisting attorneys with victim/witness interviews; prepare trial exhibits and notebooks- Assist attorneys during Docket and Court proceedings; participate in Court proceedings when authorized- Upon indictment, prepare witness lists for entry into Judicial Dialog and CJIS in order for subpoenas to be generated- Contact law enforcement agencies for submission of evidence into our computer systems- Review submitted evidence to include jail calls, Coban videos and 9-1-1 calls; prepare time-stamped transcripts when appropriate; and request necessary redactions- Prepare discovery acknowledgements and motions regarding extraneous offenses- Contact victims and/or witnesses; submit investigative requests for them if necessary Show less

  • Felony Criminal Trial Division Intern - 399th District Court

    Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Misdemeanor Criminal Trial Division Intern

    Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
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  Barnett Marketing

  Feb 2023 - now

  Managing Member

  - develop strategies for clients to raise brand awareness & sales

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  Villarreal & Begum Law Group

  Oct 2023 - now

  - Conduct comprehensive legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles related to specific cases.- Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and briefs.- Communicate with clients to gather details, facts, and documents pertinent to their case.- Help prepare legal arguments, draft motions and responses, and meet with clients and witnesses to prepare for trial.- Review legal documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.- Organize and maintain case files, track case statuses, and assist in case strategy discussions.- Accompany attorneys to court proceedings, hearings, and meetings, taking notes and providing assistance as necessary.- Stay informed about current industry methods, policies, and regulations relevant to personal injury law. Show less - Conduct comprehensive legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles related to specific cases.- Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and briefs.- Communicate with clients to gather details, facts, and documents pertinent to their case.- Help prepare legal arguments, draft motions and responses, and meet with clients and witnesses to prepare for trial.- Review legal documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.- Organize and maintain case files, track case statuses, and assist in case strategy discussions.- Accompany attorneys to court proceedings, hearings, and meetings, taking notes and providing assistance as necessary.- Stay informed about current industry methods, policies, and regulations relevant to personal injury law. Show less

  • Post-Graduate Law Clerk

    May 2024 - now

  • Student Law Clerk

    Oct 2023 - May 2024