Brad Warner
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Passionate about criminal defense, criminal justice reform advocacy, and reentry programming for justice-impacted individuals. Committed to upholding fairness and justice, I aim to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by the legal system. Expertise in legal research, case management, and client support to effectively contribute to the success of legal teams and advocate for the rights of individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Law Offices of David L. Moffitt & Associates, PLLC
12.2024 - Current
- Work as independent paralegal on contract cases.
- Prepare legal briefs, motions, and pleadings in criminal appeals, post-conviction proceedings, and civil rights litigation.
- Research statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Review, edit and proofread letters, briefs, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
Legal Writer
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Determined clients' eligibility for legal writer program services, scheduled client meetings, interviewed clients, reviewed and analyzed legal documents, investigated factual and procedural background of client case files, and conducted legal research
- Drafted and prepared various forms, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, affidavits, letters, notices, and other legal documents
- Prepared and maintained electronic and paper case files
- Managed client caseloads under the supervision of MDOC contracted attorneys
Legal Writer
Michigan Department of Corrections
05.2012 - 04.2019
- Performed same duties as described above
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (In Progress) -
ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY
ALAMOSA, CO12-2025
DIPLOMA - LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL STUDIES
BLACKSTONE CAREER INSTITUTE
ALLENTOWN, PA12.2022
Skills
- Research skills
- Microsoft Office
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Drafting legal documents
- Maintaining files
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Organization
- Detail orientation
- Exhibit preparation
- Proofreading
- Case management
- Civil litigation
- Criminal Law
Accomplishments
- Managed more than 40 client cases per month.
- Maintained more than 500 files, while tracking and managing 15 to 20 active client case files per month with pending deadlines.
- Supervised team of 3 legal writers and 6 law library clerks.
Languages
German
Elementary
Timeline
Paralegal
Law Offices of David L. Moffitt & Associates, PLLC
12.2024 - Current
Legal Writer
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.2019 - 09.2024
Legal Writer
Michigan Department of Corrections
05.2012 - 04.2019
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (In Progress) -
ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA - LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL STUDIES
BLACKSTONE CAREER INSTITUTE
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