Lexus J. Collins
Southaven
Summary
Chief of staff at title and bankruptcy firm with invaluable experience and commitment to title curative work as well as real estate and bankruptcy law. Fast-learning professional with a vast skill set. Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with proven leadership skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff
Preferred Title And Escrow, LLC
2022.03 - Current
- Cured defective title for real estate transactions.
- Reviewed legal documents and contracts.
- Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents for real estate transactions and bankruptcy filings.
- Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Developed analytical frameworks and relevant insights to support prioritization, scoping and effective decision-making throughout company.
- Participated in and planned company marketing events.
- Assisted with client intake as well as chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy filings.
Milieu Specialist (Psych and Detox)
RI International
2020.11 - 2022.03
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Assisted with patient de-escalation to enforce safety guidelines.
- Monitored and oversaw guest interaction.
Law Clerk
Ascension Parish Public Defender's Office 23rd JDC
2021.08 - 2021.12
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Provided assistance with pre-trial preparation.
Child Welfare Specialist
Foster Care, Louisiana Dept, Children and Family Services
2018.02 - 2018.12
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Intern
Children and Family Services
2017.09 - 2017.12
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information regarding reunification.
Intern
Family Road
2017.02 - 2017.04
- Assisted with client referrals and data entry.
- Conducted intake assessments.
- Facilitated follow-ups with clients.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
Education
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2017
Skills
- Legal document review
- Case analysis
- Legal research
- Data entry
- Organization and time Management
- Cure defective title
- Legal memos
- Brief and opinion writing
Affiliations
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Board of Student Advisors- SULC
Student Bar Association- SULC
References
Susan Kutcher Jones, Esq. (Litigation Supervisor)
Ascension Parish Public Defenders Office 23rd JDC
susankutcherjones@gmail.com
Kimberly Hardy-Lamotte, Pharm. D., Esq, (Academic Advisor and Law Instructor)
Southern University Law Center
klamotte@sulc.edu
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Preferred Title And Escrow, LLC
2022.03 - Current
Law Clerk
Ascension Parish Public Defender's Office 23rd JDC
2021.08 - 2021.12
Milieu Specialist (Psych and Detox)
RI International
2020.11 - 2022.03
Child Welfare Specialist
Foster Care, Louisiana Dept, Children and Family Services
2018.02 - 2018.12
Intern
Children and Family Services
2017.09 - 2017.12
Intern
Family Road
2017.02 - 2017.04
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern University And A & M College
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