Olivia DeButts
Columbia
Summary
Motivated pre-law student with a passion for working in the legal field, and studying social issues. Detail-oriented intern with strong skills in legal research, case preparation, and document organization. Experienced in civil and criminal litigation, contributing to effective case strategies and maintaining accurate records.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexually Violent Predator Division Intern
South Carolina Office of the Attorney General
Columbia
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in legal research and case preparation tasks.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for ongoing cases, both physically and electronically.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal materials to support case strategies.
- Wrote and submitted evaluation, trial transcript, and case summaries.
- Gained hands-on experience related to civil and criminal litigation.
- Offered assistance to other departments within the Attorney General's Office.
Intern
Richland County CASA
Columbia
05.2024 - 01.2027
- Managed projects and coordinated with team leaders and non-profits to facilitate community engagement.
- Sorted and organized supplies, and spreadsheets.
- Advocated for the organization at large events.
- Gained valuable experience observing family court hearings and proceedings.
- Conducted research on case law for supervisors to use in court.
- Participated in on-the-job training to become a potential Guardian ad Litem.
- Worked directly with children and parents affected by the child welfare system.
Intern
Office of the State's Attorney
Annapolis
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Organized criminal case files, and uploaded documents, forensic photos, and recordings to the database.
- Observed trials and hearings.
- Offered administrative support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC12-2025
Skills
- Legal research
- Case preparation
- Document organization
- Community engagement
- Project management
- Trial observation
Timeline
Sexually Violent Predator Division Intern
South Carolina Office of the Attorney General
01.2025 - Current
Intern
Richland County CASA
05.2024 - 01.2027
Intern
Office of the State's Attorney
09.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of South Carolina