Hi, I’m Norah Dreher. I’m a dedicated legal assistant with hands-on experience supporting the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Washington. I excel at organizing complex case materials, drafting pleadings, redacting sensitive information, and coordinating with local, federal, and international law enforcement to advance investigations. I’m a proactive team member who thrives in fast-paced environments and prides myself on clear, precise documentation and strong collaboration across diverse stakeholders. I’m a Seattle University graduate with a BA in Criminal Justice and a focus on Forensic Psychology. I’m fluent in English and French, with beginner-level German, and I enjoy turning dense legal and investigative material into well-structured, accessible reports that help attorneys build compelling cases.

Norah Dreher

Hi, I’m Norah Dreher. I’m a dedicated legal assistant with hands-on experience supporting the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Washington. I excel at organizing complex case materials, drafting pleadings, redacting sensitive information, and coordinating with local, federal, and international law enforcement to advance investigations. I’m a proactive team member who thrives in fast-paced environments and prides myself on clear, precise documentation and strong collaboration across diverse stakeholders. I’m a Seattle University graduate with a BA in Criminal Justice and a focus on Forensic Psychology. I’m fluent in English and French, with beginner-level German, and I enjoy turning dense legal and investigative material into well-structured, accessible reports that help attorneys build compelling cases.

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Hi, I’m Norah Dreher. I’m a dedicated legal assistant with hands-on experience supporting the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Washington. I excel at organizing complex case materials, drafting pleadings, redacting sensitive information, and coordinating with local, federal, and international law enforcement to advance investigations. I’m a proactive team member who thrives in fast-paced environments and prides myself on clear, precise documentation and strong collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

I’m a Seattle University graduate with a BA in Criminal Justice and a focus on Forensic Psychology. I’m fluent in English and French, with beginner-level German, and I enjoy turning dense legal and investigative material into well-structured, accessible reports that help attorneys build compelling cases.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Legal Assistant at U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Supported multiple criminal trials in the Economic, Environmental and Cyber Crime Units. Created and served subpoenas, managed returns, and compiled evidence for use in court. Redacted sensitive information before disclosure to defense and the court using specialized software. Liaised with local, federal, and foreign law enforcement and compliance officers to obtain information for investigations. Prepared pleadings, assembled trial exhibits, and trained new legal assistants in office policies and day-to-day operations. Participated in high-profile international investigations.
Student Volunteer at U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Criminal division volunteer with exposure to Labour and Sex Trafficking, Civil Rights, Hate Crimes, Drug Trafficking, CSA and Financial Crimes. Redacted documents containing victim and witness information, prepared binders with exhibits and court filings for trials and hearings. Served as a Pleter to remove privileged materials from subpoenaed documents before review. Created, plead, and organized case pleadings; leveraged foreign language skills to assist in international cases requiring analysis of French materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Specialisation in Forensic Psychology at Seattle University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services