Brett Westerhoff
Quincy
Summary
Legal advocate with comprehensive understanding of civil procedures and litigation. Skilled in client advocacy, case management, and conflict resolution. Experience in legal research and analysis, drafting, e-Filing, and confidentiality. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advocate
Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse
04.2021 - Current
- Provide advocacy, education, and support to domestic violence survivors navigating civil and criminal legal issues.
- Draft and e-file petitions, motions, and other pleadings for protective order cases.
- Accompany clients to court proceedings for protective orders, divorce, family, and criminal cases.
- Collaborate with legal aid attorneys, private attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement, and partnering social service providers to ensure comprehensive services.
- Assisted with development of the Quincy Legal Partnership to establish the only pro bono legal aid office in Quincy, IL.
- Maintain organized client files with detailed documentation and service tracking.
Associate Substance Use Counselor
Preferred Family Healthcare
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions in a residential Substance Use Disorder treatment setting.
- Provided treatment planning, case management, transitional planning, and skill-building to aid clients' successful re-integration into society.
- Maintained detailed client documentation, including clinical assessments, progress notes, and service billing.
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided crisis intervention, safety planning, community referrals, and emotional support to residential shelter clients and crisis hotline callers.
- Completed intake and departure paperwork, progress notes, and service tracking for client files.
- Maintained a secure and compliant emergency shelter environment to ensure client safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2020
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Client advocacy
- Westlaw
- e-Filing
- Case management
- Civil litigation
- Confidentiality
- Time tracking
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
Legal Advocate
Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse
04.2021 - Current
Associate Substance Use Counselor
Preferred Family Healthcare
12.2020 - 04.2021
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse
08.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Lewis And Clark Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
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