JESSICA NICOL
Westwood
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in legal research and library services as well as hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions to the Massachusetts Trial Court and its law libraries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Volunteer
Westwood Public Library
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Shelved books by subject according to Dewey Decimal System.
- Greeted visitors, answered questions, and made book recommendations across subjects and genres.
- Performed basic book reshelving and obtained items from book drop.
- Completed daily administration tasks for accurate, reliable records.
- Previously worked from 2015-2017 as a summer volunteer before pausing duties to pursue higher education.
Court Researcher
InformData
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Obtained background check data on characters, financial statuses and personal histories.
- Reviewed and analyzed detailed records.
- Traveled to near and far places required for collecting specific information.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Maintained meticulous documentation in online case management systems.
Administrative Assistant Intern
Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C.
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Oversaw proper handling of administrative requests, ensuring effective allocation of resources, teams and necessary finances.
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
- Obtained, organized and developed training procedure manuals, guides and course materials.
- Position was unfortunately cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Probation Office Intern
Dedham District Court
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Scanned, filed, and photocopied probation reports and court forms. Proofread & edited additional documents.
- Maintained both physical and electronic filing systems while ensuring confidentiality for clients.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Supported additional administrative operations in a professional office environment
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Stonehill College
01.2021
Skills
- Cataloging of materials
- Skilled researcher
- Administrative support
- Digital archiving
- Computer assistance
- Records maintenance
- Legal research
- Information retrieval
- Community outreach
Certification
- Notarial Certificate, 2025
- Legal Receptionist
- Volunteer
- Court Researcher
Timeline
Library Volunteer
Westwood Public Library
01.2025 - 03.2025
Court Researcher
InformData
06.2021 - 02.2025
Administrative Assistant Intern
Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C.
01.2020 - 03.2020
Probation Office Intern
Dedham District Court
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Stonehill College
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