Maren Monticelli
Los Angeles
Summary
Motivated and hardworking student graduating in March 2025 with a degree in Political Science. Seeking full-time employment in the legal, law enforcement, or humanitarian sectors during a gap year before pursuing law school. Passionate about socially beneficial work and contributing to dynamic teams in environments that promote justice, equity, and positive societal impact. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a dedicated work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Michael V. Jehdian
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in managing personal injury cases, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.
- Drafted, reviewed, and interpreted legal documents, including representation letters, discovery requests, medical record summaries, and demand letters.
- Managed document organization and case files, ensuring all legal records, contracts, and correspondence were properly maintained and accessible.
- Coordinated client communication, serving as a primary point of contact for case updates, scheduling meetings, and addressing inquiries with professionalism.
Floor Host & Front Desk Associate
Equinox
12.2021 - Current
- Organize gym floor and assist members with equipment usage
- Assisting maintenance & management staff with club events
- Supervising club facilities to ensure proper safety and behavior throughout the club
- Communicating between members and trainers regarding training session cancellations and changes
- Greet & welcome members, guests, & staff as they enter the club
- Check in members & guests efficiently
- Answer brief questions and concerns regarding memberships billing, cancellation, and renewal information
- Assist with opening and closing duties
Legal Intern
Ben Free Project
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Organizing community events
- Create and distribute digital media for outreach
- Social media monitoring and management
- Writing/reading letters to/from prisons to communicate with inmates
- Reading and giving law/legal updates regarding active (appeal) cases
Treasurer of UCLA's Westwood Hills Community
UCLA Residential Life: Resident Government Council
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Overseeing funds of 8 apartment buildings of the Westwood Hills UCLA community, with a team leader and two other board members
- Accepting or denying disbursement requests
- Uploading and/or verifying disbursement information to the mandated community fund spreadsheets
- Managing and overseeing community funds
- Planning and organizing community wide events
- Attend weekly staff board meetings, RGC meetings, and association meetings
Legal Assistant
Tenants Law Firm
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Organizing, labeling, and filing legal documents
- Assessing potential client base upon consultation information
- Addressing, writing, and stamping individual letters to clients
- Following necessary pro-bono protocol for acquiring and retaining clients as a 501(c)(3)
- Organizing and filing client intake data in Clio team database
- Drafting legal documents for attorney/paralegal debrief before court date(s)
Treasurer of UCLA's Southwest Campus Community
UCLA Residential Life: Resident Government Council
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Overseeing funds of 3 apartment buildings of the UCLA Southwest Campus community, with a team leader and two other board members
- Accepting or denying disbursement requests
- Uploading and/or verifying disbursement information to the mandated community fund spreadsheets
- Managing and overseeing community funds
- Planning and organizing community wide events
- Attend weekly staff board meetings, RGC meetings, and association meetings
Education
B.A. - Political Science & Global Studies Minor
University of California, Los Angeles
03-2025
Skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office
- Experience in Google Workspace
- Cross-functional communication
- Legal document interpretation and organization
- Client communication
- Document review
- Disbursement management and budgeting
- Customer Service
- Written communication
- Document confidentiality
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Michael V. Jehdian
02.2025 - Current
Legal Intern
Ben Free Project
01.2024 - 06.2024
Treasurer of UCLA's Westwood Hills Community
UCLA Residential Life: Resident Government Council
09.2023 - 06.2024
Legal Assistant
Tenants Law Firm
03.2023 - 07.2023
Treasurer of UCLA's Southwest Campus Community
UCLA Residential Life: Resident Government Council
09.2022 - 06.2023
Floor Host & Front Desk Associate
Equinox
12.2021 - Current
B.A. - Political Science & Global Studies Minor
University of California, Los Angeles
Similar Profiles
Jillian WolcottJillian Wolcott
Paralegal at Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A.Paralegal at Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A.
Yesenia WrightYesenia Wright
Case Manager at Law Offices Of Michael L YeungCase Manager at Law Offices Of Michael L Yeung
KURT LAUFERKURT LAUFER
Vice President of Sales & Marketing at The Law Offices Of Michael S. LamonsoffVice President of Sales & Marketing at The Law Offices Of Michael S. Lamonsoff