This document is a resume for Lauren M. Smith that outlines her education and relevant work experience. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Florida State University in 2007. Her experience includes owning and operating her own event planning business since 2010. She has also worked as a legal assistant for the United States Attorney's Office since 2011 and for a private law firm from 2008 to 2010. Her skills include legal research, document preparation, case management, and event coordination.

1. Lauren M. Smith
• Tallahassee, Florida • (850) 510–5187 •
LaurenMSmith78@gmail.com
EDUCATION
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida
BACHELOR of SCIENCE, August 2007
Major: Sociology
Minor: Business Administration
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Owner / Event Planner / Space Designer
SIMPLY SOUTHERN EVENTS, Tallahassee, Florida, April 2010 – present
 Budget Development
 Budget Maintenance
 Exclusive Event and Space Design Services – Developing the Vision Within Means
 Venue Reservations & Assistance
 Vendor Contract Negotiation & Review
 Vendor Coordination & Confirmations
 Consulting Assistance
 Personalized Space Design & Creation
 Master Planning Timelines / Sketches / Diagrams
 Entertainment Assistance
 Catering Assistance
 Preliminary Appointment Scheduling
 Full Event Layout
 Test Run of Events Coordination & Implementation
 Full Event Set-Up
 On-site Event Management & Coordination
 Point Person for Vendors
 Distribution of Gratuity to Vendors
 Full Event Breakdown
Legal Assistant / Contract Employee (Full-Time)
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Northern District of Florida-Tallahassee Division, Nov., 2011 – present
 Serves as both a primary and backup Legal Assistant, providing a range of specialized legal support to
Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) for the NDFL, including the district’s OCDETF Chief,
Criminal Division Chief, and the U. S. Attorney
 Researches, organizes, prepares, and accurately processes / files a variety of technical legal documents
which are customarily extensive and multifaceted in design by reviewing incoming information and
determining the need for compilation and preparation of complaints, exhibits, warrants, affidavits,
indictments, search warrants, judgments, notices, motions, orders, answers, responses, pleadings, grand
jury & trial subpoenas, hearing & trial documents, writs, orders to produce, summonses, separation
requests, and related correspondence in proper format
 Responsible for editing, formatting, and assembling all briefs for both the Tallahassee & Gainesville
Divisions before handling the online submission and mailing to the 11th
Circuit Court of Appeals
complete with developing the tables of contents and citations, supplemental appendix, and indices
 Provides litigation support to AUSAs during trial with exhibits, trial related filings, & trial notebooks
 Completes variable phases of common legal documents in conformance with the rules governing their
style & format in both the District Court and Court of Appeals by verifying citations & statutory
references, and proofreading for proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, & grammar

2.  Determines which matters should be referred to which AUSA and / or appropriate duty attorney, while
determining the urgency of the matter
 Divides, examines, securely removes, and organizes files by recording material for disposition or transfer
to records depository in accordance with established procedures, both manually & electronically
 Performs docketing duties such as amending, updating and closing cases through use of the office’s
electronic case tracking system, and searches for necessary information via this system as needed
 Develops and maintains an organized product range of files (both hard copy & electronically) for AUSAs
in both the Criminal & Appellate Divisions, complete with a suspense system for current case loads and
informs the appropriate AUSA of pending / changing dates and deadlines
 Handles consistent online filing of legal pleadings for AUSAs via the CM/ECF system
 Obligates funds for litigation expenses and monitors for continued necessity; reviews invoices and
submits to budget office for payment
 Maintains calendars for AUSAs, complete with a spreadsheet of assigned active cases; tracked filing
statuses; hearing & trial dates; scheduled appointments; division meetings; proffers; and conferences
 Schedules court appearances, meetings, training conferences, and interviews with the coordination of
multiple parties and arranges any necessary travel
 Assists AUSAs with office organization
 Transcribed controlled calls for discovery purposes
 Obtains necessary information from the AUSA, law enforcement agency or other source, and submits
accomplished legal documents and / or secure electronic media to the appropriate party
 Professional telephone and personal communication with visitors, the U. S. Probation Office, opposing
counsels, the U.S. Marshal Service, the Clerks of the Court, Special Agents and Judges
 Confidential and professional handling of all case matters with a special attention to issues of pre-
indictment
Legal Assistant / Firm Manager (Full–Time)
WILLARD / HURLEY, LLC, Tallahassee, Florida, 2008 — 2010
 Demonstrated quality customer service and professionalism to clients of family law, criminal law and
administrative aspects, both in the courtroom and office
 Drafted & prepared legal pleadings, subpoenas & other documents for attorneys then handled secure
filings to Clerk of Court and the Office of the State Attorney
 Responsible for managing all aspects of the firm
 Assisted with criminal trials in preparing exhibits and related trial materials / filings
 Maintained complex files in an organized manner both manually and electronically
 Trained new employees on firm procedures and guidelines while handling daily office tasks
 Sensitive understanding of attorney / client privilege
 Management of partners’ calendars; scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions
 Provided professional and efficient delivery / Return of Service of subpoenas
 Answered questions and supplied information to keep partners’ time free of minor detailed types of tasks
 Booked travel arrangements for the partners
 Honest and responsible handling of all client payments to firm partners
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Administrative Assistant / Event Coordinator (Full–Time)
INSURANCE OFFICE OF AMERICA, Tallahassee, Florida, 2004 — 2008
 Provided a range of support functions to assist CSR’s in a national insurance agency by performing
clerical functions and managing outside errands, including responsibility for bank deposits
 Developed and managed a training seminar for regional insurance agents and underwriters in October,
2004
 Conceived and coordinated an insurance carrier appreciation event for agents and carriers nationwide in
September 2007 / recognized for exceptional performance at Annual Sales Meeting
 Consistent and reliable coordination of travel arrangements for vice president of national accounts and all
entertainment aspects for business related meetings regarding potential and established clients
 Assured accuracy, timeliness, and quality in working with confidential client information to file
documents, retrieve claim info, and assist the branch manager in mailing certificates for proof of
insurance

3. Executive Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper (Full–Time)
CORPORATE RISK & LITIGATION MANAGEMENT LLC, Tallahassee, Florida, 2004 — 2008
 Created and managed a destination event for clients complete with décor, catering, rental equipment and
entertainment in June, 2006
 Stable coordination of all travel arrangements for president of company
 Confidential and current keeping of all accounting in connection with two other entities with
responsibility for bank deposits
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Fundamentals of Litigation / Criminal Support Staff Seminar, DOJ EOUSA, Nat’l Advocacy Center,
2012
 Special Event Management Certificate Program, Intro to Special Events, Florida State University,
2007
 Notary Public, State of Florida
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Ability to quickly learn new technologies and effectively apply knowledge of proprietary software
 Skilled in operating Windows-based PCs using Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Publisher, Access, QuickBooks, CaseView, LIONS, PACER, CM/ECF, Courtlink, E-2 Travel, Adobe
Acrobat, and miscellaneous search engines with rapid typing skills @ 70 + wpm
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
 Honest; Reliable; Precise Attention to Detail; Strong Ability to Multi-task & Prioritize; Team-oriented;
Organized; Sound Written / Communication Skills; Loyal