Carter J. Wallner
Chicagoland Area,IL
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Clerk
Salvi and Maher LLP
06.2025 - Current
- Assist attorneys with litigation workflow, including drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents across 60+ active client cases.
- Conduct legal research and prepare case materials to support hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Manage attorney and staff schedules while maintaining organized client files and case records.
- Communicate directly with clients to gather information, provide updates, and support case development.
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff across multiple offices to ensure efficient case management.
Events & Communications Intern
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated outreach and event logistics to strengthen constituent engagement and visibility.
- Drafted personalized correspondence, messaging, and post-event follow-ups to build stakeholder relationships.
- Researched and developed targeted contact lists in Excel to support outreach efforts.
- Produced concise written summaries of meetings and district issues to inform communication strategy.
- Engaged daily with constituents and stakeholders, enhancing professional communication skills.
- Supported communications staff in designing outreach strategies that translated policy into community programs.
District Staff Intern
Senator Syverson's Legislative Office
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated communication with constituents by managing correspondence and surveys.
- Maintained accurate records to support targeted outreach.
- Represented the office at community events to build engagement.
- Assisted staff with logistics for local meetings and events.
Staff Intern
Illinois Republican Party
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed detailed vote breakdowns and legislative communications with accuracy.
- Coordinated with 102 county organizations to deliver timely constituent support.
- Conducted research to inform strategic initiatives and improve efficiency.
- Contributed insights and feedback in meetings on projects and strategy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2025
Skills
- Legal research & writing (Westlaw)
- Litigation support & document drafting
- Case management & client communication
- Legal technology (NLST Certified)
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Organization & attention to detail
- Analytical & critical thinking
- Team collaboration & adaptability
- Public speaking & professional communication
- Problem-solving & time management
Certification
- Legal Studies Certificate — from an American Bar Association–approved paralegal education program, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (2025)
- Legal Technology Certificate — National Society for Legal Technology (NLST), Awarded May (2024)
Timeline
Law Clerk
Salvi and Maher LLP
06.2025 - Current
Events & Communications Intern
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
08.2024 - 05.2025
District Staff Intern
Senator Syverson's Legislative Office
07.2024 - 08.2024
Staff Intern
Illinois Republican Party
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Illinois State University