Ava Armand
New York,USA
Summary
Extremely resourceful, organized and dependable graduating law student, with excellent legal writing, and research skills. Seeking an environment fit to complement my qualities as a fast-paced, thorough and results-driven professional.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Napoli & Shkolnik PLLC
04.2022 - Current
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Shadowed experienced lawyers during client meetings, gaining valuable insight into attorney-client relationships and effective communication techniques.
- Organized discovery materials for efficient review by attorneys, saving time and resources during case preparation.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Updated clients regularly on case progress through written correspondence or phone calls under attorney supervision; maintaining excellent communications that resulted in satisfied clients.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Coordinated with expert witnesses for case preparation; facilitating strong testimonies that solidified case arguments.
Teacher’s Assistant
Brooklyn Law School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- TA for Professor Catherine Kim’s Civil Procedure Class
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
J.D. -
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies & Philosophy
Fordham University
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- Thorough case analysis
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Fluent in French
Volunteer Work
Legal Volunteer for Elevated Access. Performed legal research to assist volunteer pilots provide flights for individuals seeking abortion and gender-affirming care.
Legal Volunteer for Good Counsel Services: Assisted lead counsel by researching and drafting memoranda on the psychological effects of restrictive abortion laws in Texas, Oklahoma and Idaho.
Legal Assistance of Western NY: Participated in an Uncontested Divorce Clinic.
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
Brooklyn Law School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Legal Intern
Napoli & Shkolnik PLLC
04.2022 - Current
J.D. -
Brooklyn Law School
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies & Philosophy
Fordham University
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