McKenzie Miles
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence. Adept at maintaining confidential records and client information, prioritizing confidentiality and trust. Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes to ensure accurate and efficient communication. Proactively assists attorneys in preparing for legal proceedings, contributing to the smooth operation of the legal team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Extern
The District of South Carolina Federal Public Defender
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Drafted and summarized a successful motion to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence.
- Tasked with a nuanced research assignment for the Defender regarding Sentencing Guidelines.
- Discussed legal and factual case details to incarcerated clients while abiding by professional rules of ethics.
- Improved understanding of clients' case outcomes by accompanying FPDs to the federal courthouse for hearings, motions, and sentencings.
- Collaborated closely with supervising attorneys, contributing meaningfully to case strategy development and legal issue analysis.
Research Assistant for the Legal Writing Department
University of South Carolina School of Law
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created the 1L Trial Memo assignment for Legal Research, Analysis & Writing I and II courses, while collaborating with my professor-supervisor to ensure the assignment's timely completion.
- Conducted topic research effectively by utilizing Westlaw and Lexis, and synthesized my findings into clear summaries comparing legal and factual case distinctions.
- Drafted exemplar memoranda in support of and in opposition to a motion for summary judgment to act as model rubrics.
Legal Intern
Lauren Taylor Law: Divorce & Criminal Defense
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Gained familiarity with South Carolina’s statutory authority governing family law.
- Utilized case management systems (Smokeball) in order to maintain updated case files and client folders, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys.
- Filed correspondence for custody matters, divorce proceedings, and criminal cases.
- Participated in client consultations to understand effective means to address concerns and provide valuable information regarding their cases.
Writing & Public Speaking Tutor
Clemson Univ. Watt Comm. Center & Research Lab
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Guided students through speech performance methods by encouraging discipline in the research, writing, and public speaking process, while promoting critical thinking skills during collaborative research instruction.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on public speaking, ranging from specific communication courses to general academic presentations to interview simulation.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by establishing achievable writing goals coupled with consistent follow-up evaluations for each student.
- Assisted Clemson’s Career Services Center as a mock-interviewer, contributing to students' long-term success by equipping them with the essential skills necessary for successful interview retention.
- Coordinated the National Association of Communication Centers conference.
Broadcast News Intern
ABC News4 WCIV
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Maximized educational opportunities within the internship program by creating original newscasts, stories, and reporter packages in a high-pressure environment
- Conducted interviews and researched breaking events to incorporate in show productions and reports, helping reporters and producers create the station’s daily broadcasts.
- Supported on-air anchors with timely script revisions, improving overall broadcast quality.
Education
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
University of South Carolina School of Law
Columbia, South Carolina05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina05.2020
Skills
- Client communication
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy and patience
- Deadline oriented
- Time management
Timeline
Legal Extern
The District of South Carolina Federal Public Defender
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant for the Legal Writing Department
University of South Carolina School of Law
05.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Intern
Lauren Taylor Law: Divorce & Criminal Defense
11.2020 - 04.2021
Writing & Public Speaking Tutor
Clemson Univ. Watt Comm. Center & Research Lab
01.2020 - 05.2020
Broadcast News Intern
ABC News4 WCIV
05.2019 - 08.2019
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
University of South Carolina School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clemson University
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