I am a legal operations associate with experience in rigorous open-source research, structured data review, and narrative synthesis for diverse audiences. I currently work as an operational analyst at Lighthouse, a legal technology startup, where I manage and optimize AI-supported processes and analyze complex inputs to produce accurate outputs. My research background includes policy analysis for the U.S. Department of State and case and regulatory analysis at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, where I produced high-quality written products under tight deadlines. I hold a B.A. in Global Affairs from Yale University, where I developed expertise in framing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and translating evidence into clear findings. I am skilled at identifying patterns in qualitative content, annotating nuanced information, and supporting narrative development.

Lillie Horton

I am a legal operations associate with experience in rigorous open-source research, structured data review, and narrative synthesis for diverse audiences. I currently work as an operational analyst at Lighthouse, a legal technology startup, where I manage and optimize AI-supported processes and analyze complex inputs to produce accurate outputs. My research background includes policy analysis for the U.S. Department of State and case and regulatory analysis at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, where I produced high-quality written products under tight deadlines. I hold a B.A. in Global Affairs from Yale University, where I developed expertise in framing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and translating evidence into clear findings. I am skilled at identifying patterns in qualitative content, annotating nuanced information, and supporting narrative development.

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I am a legal operations associate with experience in rigorous open-source research, structured data review, and narrative synthesis for diverse audiences. I currently work as an operational analyst at Lighthouse, a legal technology startup, where I manage and optimize AI-supported processes and analyze complex inputs to produce accurate outputs. My research background includes policy analysis for the U.S. Department of State and case and regulatory analysis at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, where I produced high-quality written products under tight deadlines. I hold a B.A. in Global Affairs from Yale University, where I developed expertise in framing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and translating evidence into clear findings. I am skilled at identifying patterns in qualitative content, annotating nuanced information, and supporting narrative development.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Legal Operations Specialist at American Lighthouse, Inc. - Legal Operations Association
March 1, 2024 - Present
Drafted 5 visa petitions and up to 40 expert testimonial letters weekly for O-1A, TN, EB-1A and related cases; managed communications for up to 100 active customers; contributed to AI-powered drafting updates and provided feedback to engineering team on use cases.
Contract Paralegal at U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of CT
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Managed case materials for approximately 40 cases across 7 attorneys; drafted subpoenas, warrants, NDOs; prepared and updated court motions; liaised between prosecutors, defense counsel, investigative agencies, and the court to meet discovery obligations.
Economics Intern at U.S. Department of State (DOS), Berlin Embassy
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Conducted open-source research in German and English; produced policy briefs and internal memos on climate policy and German federal elections.
Research Fellow at National Hydropower Association
June 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Developed a 20-page report assessing hydropower impacts on Army Corps dams; synthesized environmental reports, regulatory processes, and NGO interviews into a cost-benefit framework.

Education

BA in Global Affairs with Honors at Yale University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization