Amaya Thomas
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Experienced with conducting in-depth legal research and analysis. Utilizes strong writing skills to draft clear and persuasive legal documents. Knowledge of legal procedures and case management, ensuring efficient and accurate support in various legal matters.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Henry F. Ramsey Dean's Fellow
Writing Center, Howard University School of Law
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Writing Center Dean's Fellows are selected from a group of the law school's highest performing third-year students who have an interest in helping students improve their writing
- The Writing Center Dean's fellows are trained to help facilitate student growth in legal writing
- In one-on-one sessions, Writing Center Dean's Fellows assist students with brainstorming and outlining and provide feedback on grammar, syntax, citations, style, organization, and analytical cogency
Judicial Intern for Magistrate Judge Cory Chandler
DC Superior Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda analyzing case law, statutes, and legal standards
- Collaborated with the law clerk to prepare case-prep files for hearings
- Assisted in drafting judicial decisions
- Observed courtroom proceedings and gained practical insight into judicial decision-making processes and procedural nuances
Teacher Assistant for Contracts
Howard University School of Law
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one and group support to students, clarifying foundational principles of contract law
- Assisted in preparing students for exams by discussing hypotheticals, and reinforcing understanding of complex concepts
Summer Legal Intern
Simon & Simon, P.C.
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing court documents
- Maintain clear and professional communication with clients to gather information and facilitate case management
- Draft answers to discovery requests and motions
- Perform other responsibilities as needed
Office Assistant
Comprehensive Spine Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assist Supervisor with administrative tasks/projects
- Maintaining a filing system for all patient documents and reports
- Answering phone calls, creating appointments, and handling all queries
Summer Justice Internship Program
Broward County Public Defender Office
06.2018
- Observe court proceedings
- Participate in mock trial
- Attend interactive presentations with crime scene investigators from the crime lab and physicians from the medical examiner's Office
Education
Juris Doctor -
Howard University School of Law
Washington, DC05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2022
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Administrative Support
- Filing
- Time Management
- Document review
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
Timeline
Henry F. Ramsey Dean's Fellow
Writing Center, Howard University School of Law
08.2024 - 04.2025
Judicial Intern for Magistrate Judge Cory Chandler
DC Superior Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher Assistant for Contracts
Howard University School of Law
08.2023 - 05.2024
Summer Legal Intern
Simon & Simon, P.C.
06.2023 - 08.2023
Office Assistant
Comprehensive Spine Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Summer Justice Internship Program
Broward County Public Defender Office
06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Howard University
Juris Doctor -
Howard University School of Law
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