Alexandra Sherwood

Legal Assistant | Family Law and Civil Litigation

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Public health and policy professional transitioning to health law, with experience in government health systems and legal practice.

Experience

  • Legal Assistant at THE LAW OFFICE OF MATTHEW J. MEESE, PLLC
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    -Draft estate planning documents, including wills and trusts, ensuring compliance with Texas law across 45+ client matters. -Prepare pleadings, discovery, and research memoranda for family law and probate litigation. -Conduct legal research supporting child custody modifications and contested estate proceedings.

  • Legal Assistant at Jon Michael Smith
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    -Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests in civil litigation cases. -Support litigation strategy and insurance investigations for 80+ clients. -Manage e-filing, scheduling hearings, and court correspondence to streamline litigation.

  • Fitness Attendant at Shalom Austin
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

    -Provided customer service and assisted with fitness programming, member assessments, and registration for 250+ participants. -Ensured safety and functionality of wellness areas while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

  • Legislative Intern at Texas Health and Human Services
    Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 · 5 mos

    -Developed legislative fact sheets on operations and policy issues for 13 State Supported Living Centers and 10 State Hospitals. -Created statewide directories mapping Texas’ 254 counties and hospital catchment areas. -Coordinated cross-agency communications for two healthcare programs.

  • PG-1 Overdose Reporting System Education and Outreach Intern at Texas Department of State Health Services
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    -Expanded overdose reporting efficiency through outreach with 50+ stakeholders. -Distributed 1,000+ educational materials to statewide public health professionals. -Presented findings on overdose tracking and reporting at the DSHS Summer Showcase.