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CALEB CRAGO

Dallas,TX

Summary

A systems theory advocate, with extensive experience, specializing in legal research, motion drafting, and qualitative research. Adept at designing comprehensive planning roadmaps to generate effective and lasting results. Demonstrated leadership in community advocacy through successful research initiatives, resulting in peer-reviewed publication and evidence-based policy changes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Jackson Spencer Law Firm
Dallas, TX
04.2024 - Current
  • Assist in the preparation of legal documents and case management for employment law cases involving wrongful termination and discrimination
  • Conduct legal research and draft motions for both state and federal courts
  • Extensive experience with discovery, including drafting and responding to RFAs, RFPs, and interrogatories
  • Manage and organize case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and readiness for court proceedings
  • Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.

Research Assistant

University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Managed a team of 30 + graduate students in community-based participatory research (CBPR).
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Advised and implemented policy changes based on studies we conducted.

Legislative Aide

Texas State Representative Nicole Collier
Forth Worth, Texas
01.2023 - Current
  • Monitored legislative developments within committees and wrote floor speeches for members.
  • Provided information on and generated ideas for press, mass mailings, and newsletters.
  • Answered constituent letters and assisted constituents on state matters.
  • Conducted legislative research on a wide range of topics.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders within the district in order to keep abreast of local concerns.
  • Assisted members of the legislative body in researching and drafting proposed legislation.

Private Academic Tutor

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
  • Specialize in math
  • Have worked with over 200 students individually
  • Grades were increased by an average of 14 points
  • Coordinated parent meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.
  • Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests and college entrance exams.
  • Developed student confidence through attentive instruction and by applying positive reinforcement and strength-based strategies..

Quality Assurance Specialist

C & G Emergency Response
01.2017 - 11.2022
  • Contracted by FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers for Operation Blue Roof
  • Trained and directly oversaw over 500 employees every hurricane season
  • Ensured that every job, an average of 3,000 per season, was completed to the Corps of Engineers' specificatian
  • Extremely resourceful and work well under pressure in conditions such as a disaster zone

Wait Staff

Wildcatter Ranch and Resort
Graham, TX
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Able to interact with different clientele and customers of various demographic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Able to easily multitask
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests, ensuring they had an enjoyable experience.

Education

Juris Doctor Candidate -

UNT Dallas College of Law
Dallas, TX
05.2027

Masters of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2022

Bachelors of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Westlaw and LexisNexis proficiency
  • Legal writing and research
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Case management
  • Nonprofit outreach
  • Community engagement
  • Grant writing
  • Data management
  • Public speaking
  • Client relations

Accomplishments

  • 2025-26 Mock Trial Team
  • 2025-26 Student Bar Association Secretary
  • 2025-26 American Constitution Society President
  • Cali Award - Legal Writing 1
  • Published author in peer-review journals
  • Outstanding Community and Administrative Practice Student
  • Outstanding BSW Major Student of the Year

Affiliations

  • Growing rare tropical plants
  • Piano
  • Volleyball

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Jackson Spencer Law Firm
04.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

University Of Texas At Arlington
01.2023 - Current

Legislative Aide

Texas State Representative Nicole Collier
01.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance Specialist

C & G Emergency Response
01.2017 - 11.2022

Private Academic Tutor

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current

Wait Staff

Wildcatter Ranch and Resort
01.2014 - 04.2015

Juris Doctor Candidate -

UNT Dallas College of Law

Masters of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelors of Social Work -

The University of Texas At Arlington

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