J. Alex Van Staveren
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Eager and organized attorney looking to further my career as a seasonal application reader to find the next generation of lawyers using growing knowledge and a holistic view of the application process.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Application Reader/Interviewer
Robertson Scholarship, Duke University
Durham, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Member of a team of application readers/interviewers for highly selective leadership scholarship
Tennis Committee Board Member
North Hills Club
Raleigh, NC
01.2018 - Current
- Meet with staff, committee members, and focus groups to develop tennis programs
- Directly involved in vetting and eventual hire of current Director of Tennis
PTA Board President and Member
Underwood Elementary School
Raleigh, NC
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Managed executive board in accordance with the bylaws
- Responsible for overseeing multiple committees and budgets, communicating with staff to implement new ideas
Research Assistant
NC Alliance for Progress
Raleigh , NC
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Researched backgrounds of potential donors and performed general office work for newly formed nonprofit organization
Contract Attorney
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Durham, NC
02.2006 - 06.2006
- Reviewed sensitive documents for relevant information subject to litigation
Attorney
Law Office of J. Hubert Wood, III
Charleston, SC
09.2003 - 02.2006
- Handled all aspects of defense of workers compensation cases for insurance companies and those they insure; including depositions, settlements, and negotiations
Adjunct Professor
Trident Technical College
Charleston , SC
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Taught Introduction to Legal Writing class to paralegal students
Contract Attorney
Pierce, Herns, Sloan & Wilson
Charleston, SC
02.2002 - 09.2003
- Asbestos defense litigation document organization and review
Education
J.D. - SC Bar Member (Inactive Member in Good Standing)
Campbell Law School
Raleigh, NC05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.1998
Skills
- Written and Oral Communication
- Evaluation and Attention to Detail
- Secure Handling of Sensitive Information
- Evaluation for Highly Selective Program
Timeline
Seasonal Application Reader/Interviewer
Robertson Scholarship, Duke University
10.2021 - Current
Tennis Committee Board Member
North Hills Club
01.2018 - Current
PTA Board President and Member
Underwood Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Research Assistant
NC Alliance for Progress
03.2012 - 05.2015
Contract Attorney
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
02.2006 - 06.2006
Adjunct Professor
Trident Technical College
01.2005 - 05.2005
Attorney
Law Office of J. Hubert Wood, III
09.2003 - 02.2006
Contract Attorney
Pierce, Herns, Sloan & Wilson
02.2002 - 09.2003
J.D. - SC Bar Member (Inactive Member in Good Standing)
Campbell Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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