Employee Spotlight: Amanda Hawkins
As a Sales Support Associate with Juris Medicus (JM), Amanda Hawkins plays a fundamental role in supporting the sales team and overseeing clients' ongoing cases. Amanda collaborates with fellow team members to proactively track industry trends and stay ahead of noteworthy developments throughout the organization. Read on to learn about how Amanda found JM, her proudest accomplishment, the value of the JM Process, and more.
Q: How did you find/why did you choose JM?
A: Having a background in administrative and sales support, I was ready to dive into a new industry and gain insight into a new field. I was first contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn for the position. I chose JM because I felt welcomed by upper management and I felt that this position was a good fit for my home life and what I was looking for in a new position regarding values and morale.
Q: What do you like most about your specific department and/or role?
A: I love being able to support the sales teams and other internal departments across the company in any way I can. I am always ready and available to assist colleagues and clients, whether I am at my computer or on my phone. If I cannot find a solution to the problem at hand, I make myself available to acquire the answer and to support in any way I can.
Q: What internal accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Since starting at JM in January, I am most proud of becoming a resource and playing a large role in updating the sales team client relationship management HubSpot, ensuring our team has clear data.
Q: What do you think sets JM apart from competitors or other companies?
A: The culture and staff at JM are both very “mom and pop” type. This dynamic makes me feel secure in wanting to wake up every day and be around a team of people who genuinely care about each other.
Q: How do the JM core values align with your own?
A: All of JM’s core values align with my own because I am a big believer in integrity and teamwork. If a task is not part of my job description, I still strive to complete it because, at the end of the day, we are a team and that is how JM operates and instills its core values.
Q: If you were an attorney-client (or an expert witness), what would you find most valuable about the process at JM?
A: I think the most valuable thing about JM is that the case management and sales team are always available to provide support and assist clients in any way that they can.