Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys, such as Objections, Motions to Dismiss, responses to discovery.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes, such as reviewing Subpoenas and discovery review.
Completed electronic filings, reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors. Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
Legal Volunteer
Riverside County Counsel
Riverside, CA
05.2017 - 08.2017
Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Researched legal authority using LexisNexis to identify tenable solutions to [Type] and [Type] law problems.
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctor
Western State College of Law
Irvine, CA
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Anthropology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
05.2015
Interests
Tennis, playing piano, trying new recipes and reading
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