Baina Coulanges
Tampa,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Law School Graduate with experience in legal operations, investigative research, and document preparation. Skilled in record analysis, discrepancy identification, and stakeholder communication. Completed coursework in Family Law and Florida Family Law, demonstrating a solid foundation in legal research and writing. Preparing for the February 2027 Florida Bar Examination and seeking to launch a career in public service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Extern- Transactional & Probate Law
Esperance Donovan, PLLC
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted extensive legal research in probate, contracts, real estate, and transactional matters to support case strategies.
- Drafted demand letters, contracts, memoranda, and client correspondence.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedural requirements.
- Assisted attorney in case preparation by collecting documents and facilitating client communication.
- Worked remotely on various legal tasks
Legal Support Specialist
Diligent Legal Services of Florida
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared affidavits, subpoenas, diligent search reports, and related legal documents.
- Confirmed corporate records, RA/CFO identities, and served-party information.
- Reviewed skip-trace addresses and party details for investigative follow-up.
- Liaised with courts, clients, and process servers to address and resolve service issues efficiently.
- Reviewed server notes, job details, and filings to identify and rectify discrepancies.
- Followed service rules and statutory procedures for compliance support.
- Identified and escalated risk indicators, inaccuracies, and procedural issues to ensure compliance.
- Handled high-volume caseloads while meeting strict deadlines.
Student Finance Advisor
Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, FL
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Guided students through the FAFSA process, ensuring understanding of deadlines and required documentation to maximize financial aid eligibility.
- Awarded and adjusted financial aid packages, advised students on additional funding options.
- Conducted outreach calls and addressed financial aid inquiries, clarifying award packages to enhance student understanding of funding options.
- Maintained accurate records and resolved discrepancies to ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines, supporting students' financial aid applications.
- Reviewed identity and income documentation for compliance with federal regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Stetson University
DeLand, FL12-2022
J.D. -
Cooley Law School
Tampa, FLSkills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Legal Case Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Document & Records Review
- Investigative research
- Case management
- Workflow management
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Issue resolution
- Confidential Information Handling
- Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Voting Behavior & Linked Fate, 20 pages, Designed and conducted an original survey, analyzed results, and produced supporting graphs., Delivered findings in both written and oral formats, demonstrating ability to translate complex data into clear narratives.
- Partisanship & Voting Behavior, 15 pages, Developed and tested an original theory using Stata to generate graphs and statistical analysis., Produced a structured written report and defended findings through evidence-based argumentation
AWARDS
Highest Grade (Book Award), Trial Skills, Awarded for achieving the top grade in the course, recognizing excellence in trial preparation, oral advocacy, and evidentiary analysis.
Timeline
Legal Extern- Transactional & Probate Law
Esperance Donovan, PLLC
09.2025 - 04.2026
Legal Support Specialist
Diligent Legal Services of Florida
09.2025 - 01.2026
Student Finance Advisor
Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Stetson University
J.D. -
Cooley Law School