Benjamin Dubbink
Livonia,United States
Summary
I am a practiced paralegal with considerable experience in managing a plethora of individual client files and filing legal appeals. I have strong analytical and problem solving skills and enjoy working through difficult cases.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Legal Help For Veterans
09.2023 - Current
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Personally managed over 150 clients
- Managed a total case load of over 400 different claims, appeals, and individual arguments
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Manager
McDonald's
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised, motivated, evaluated, and coached employees
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Train new hires for work as crew members and assistants
Proofreading Aid
Sweetland Center for Writing
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Proofread the essays and writing works of a multitude of students to ensure their success in coursework
- Worked with students to improve their writing capabilities and overall style
- Provided support and encouragement to students
Administrative Assistant
Institute for Social Research
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Assistant to legal researcher at Institute for Social Research at University of Michigan
- Prepared written communication to send to clientele
- Schedule meetings and company events
- Print and prepare legal research materials for filing
Administrative Intern
Central Student Government
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Intern to Speaker of the Assembly of Central Student Government
- Prepared extensive meeting notes for each gathering of the Assembly
- Managed multiple outreach survey projects and created Powerpoints to showcase results
- Facilitated coordination between student organizations and University departments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI06.2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Record Keeping
- Legal Research
- Editing
- Microsoft Office
- Legal writing
- File and records management
- Calendar management
- Team Coordination
- Proofreading
- Argument Formation
- Detail Orientation
- Legal research skills
- Veterans Law
Timeline
Paralegal
Legal Help For Veterans
09.2023 - Current
Manager
McDonald's
07.2023 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant
Institute for Social Research
11.2020 - 04.2021
Proofreading Aid
Sweetland Center for Writing
10.2020 - 06.2022
Administrative Intern
Central Student Government
09.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan
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