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CIERRA L. GRIFFIN
29137 Cedarwood Street ♦ Roseville, MI 48066 ♦ (586) 441-2822 ♦ lashawna_savage@yahoo.com
PARALEGAL / LEGAL ASSISTANT
Results-oriented, professional with strong experience in office administration and knowledge as a Paralegal Assistant.
Proficient in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documentation to meet the needs of counsel. Proven ability to
multi-task, working independently and as a team player to achieve case deliverables within tight deadlines. Able to
administer case workloads. Highly effective organizing and handling documentation requirements and office duties with
proven results.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
 Interpreting Legal Precedents  Submitting Court Filings
 Legal Research & Analysis  Drafting Legal Briefs
 Legal Documentation Management  Client Management
EDUCATION
MADONNA UNIVERSITY – Livonia, MI
B.S. in Paralegal Studies (12/18)
MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Warren, MI
A.S. in Legal Assistant (05/15)
Gained valuable knowledge in Paralegal Studies through advance education. Possess in-depth proficiency and
understanding on how to:
 Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in
paper or electronic filing system.
 Conduct legal research as well as identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles relevant to case.
 Draft legal documents, including legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, subpoenas, disposition notices, pretrial
orders, and contracts.
 Interview witnesses / clients in collaboration with Attorneys and prepare memos summarizing testimony.
 Handle administrative tasks such as filing papers, answering telephone calls, managing attorney schedules, and
maintaining / organizing reference files.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF EASTPOINTE – Eastpointe, MI 09/12 – Present
Clerical Assistant
Provide office administration and support for the City of Eastpointe. Accountable for proofreading reports, managing
resources / records, and handling filing systems. Manage documentation requirements and confidentiality. Process
incoming and outgoing telephone / mail communications and correspondence. Prepare and submit expense reports.
Selected Highlights
 Planned and coordinated administrative functions that included routing correspondence, scheduling meetings and
appointments, performing data entry, and administering a multi-line phone system.
 Maintained administrative systems to track and monitor distribution of incoming and outgoing memos, submissions,
and reports in support of organization’s communication needs.
 Performed document management support that included business presentations, organizational charts, quarterly
goal charts, financial spreadsheets, correspondence, merged mailings, and unique special projects.

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Resume - C. Griffin

  • 1. CIERRA L. GRIFFIN 29137 Cedarwood Street ♦ Roseville, MI 48066 ♦ (586) 441-2822 ♦ lashawna_savage@yahoo.com PARALEGAL / LEGAL ASSISTANT Results-oriented, professional with strong experience in office administration and knowledge as a Paralegal Assistant. Proficient in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documentation to meet the needs of counsel. Proven ability to multi-task, working independently and as a team player to achieve case deliverables within tight deadlines. Able to administer case workloads. Highly effective organizing and handling documentation requirements and office duties with proven results. AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE  Interpreting Legal Precedents  Submitting Court Filings  Legal Research & Analysis  Drafting Legal Briefs  Legal Documentation Management  Client Management EDUCATION MADONNA UNIVERSITY – Livonia, MI B.S. in Paralegal Studies (12/18) MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Warren, MI A.S. in Legal Assistant (05/15) Gained valuable knowledge in Paralegal Studies through advance education. Possess in-depth proficiency and understanding on how to:  Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.  Conduct legal research as well as identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles relevant to case.  Draft legal documents, including legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, subpoenas, disposition notices, pretrial orders, and contracts.  Interview witnesses / clients in collaboration with Attorneys and prepare memos summarizing testimony.  Handle administrative tasks such as filing papers, answering telephone calls, managing attorney schedules, and maintaining / organizing reference files. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CITY OF EASTPOINTE – Eastpointe, MI 09/12 – Present Clerical Assistant Provide office administration and support for the City of Eastpointe. Accountable for proofreading reports, managing resources / records, and handling filing systems. Manage documentation requirements and confidentiality. Process incoming and outgoing telephone / mail communications and correspondence. Prepare and submit expense reports. Selected Highlights  Planned and coordinated administrative functions that included routing correspondence, scheduling meetings and appointments, performing data entry, and administering a multi-line phone system.  Maintained administrative systems to track and monitor distribution of incoming and outgoing memos, submissions, and reports in support of organization’s communication needs.  Performed document management support that included business presentations, organizational charts, quarterly goal charts, financial spreadsheets, correspondence, merged mailings, and unique special projects.