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Christa Kilk

Denver,Colorado

Summary

Professional and focused licensed attorney with substantial experience in legal research and writing. Skilled in case analysis, legal advisement, problem solving, and decision making. Background includes clerking for Judge Sharon Holbrook, Chief Judge Kyle Seedorf, and Judge Patrick Pugh, in addition to assisting Judge Rayna Gokli.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Judicial Law Clerk

Colorado 17th Judicial District Court
01.2020 - Current
  • Conduct complex legal research and writing for District Court Judges.
  • Researched and drafted opinions in various areas of state and federal law, including contract, negligence, special district, personal injury, construction defect, corporate disputes, family law, and criminal matters.
  • Conducted appellate review on county court criminal cases, and review of magistrate rulings. Drafted orders determining whether to remand, reverse, or affirm cases.
  • Increased court efficiency by drafting bench memoranda and legal opinions.
  • Assisted in expediting case resolution through thorough research and analysis of legal issues.
  • Enhanced judicial decision-making with well-organized and comprehensive case summaries.
  • Improved overall court functioning, coordinating efforts among staff members to maintain organization and orderliness.
  • Contributed to fair outcomes, reviewing pleadings and motions before presenting them to the judge.
  • Mentored junior law clerks, providing guidance on best practices in legal research and drafting.

Sherlock (Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator)

Colorado 17th Judicial District Self Help Center
01.2014 - Current
  • Assisted pro se litigants in obtaining forms and filing their cases in the areas of family law, child custody, divorce, small claims, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, evictions, replevin, and county civil
  • Handled difficult and emotional situations through effective communication skills, complex analysis, and problem-solving skills, with empathy and integrity.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.

Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Peggy Stevens, P.C
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Family Law and General Civil Litigation
  • Conducted thorough legal research for case preparation, identifying critical information to support client positions.
  • Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.

Associate Attorney

Castle Stawiarski, LLC
10.2009 - 01.2011
  • Real Estate and Foreclosure Law
  • Immersed myself and became a self-taught expert on resolving government liens on properties held up in judicial foreclosures
  • Reviewed, identified, and fixed title/HOA issues.
  • Researched and drafted pleadings related to judicial and public trustee foreclosures.
  • Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
  • Attended continuing legal education courses to stay current on changes in the law and emerging trends in practice areas.

Litigation Attorney

Colorado State Public Defenders
10.1998 - 10.2001
  • Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines to ensure optimal results for clients.
  • Achieved favorable case outcomes by developing and implementing strategic litigation plans.
  • Negotiated favorable settlements for clients by leveraging strong communication and persuasion skills.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to support case arguments and inform litigation strategy decisions.
  • Drafted persuasive motions and briefs, contributing to successful rulings in favor of clients.
  • Presented compelling arguments during trial proceedings, securing favorable verdicts on behalf of clients.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with clients throughout the entire litigation process, ensuring they were well-informed about developments affecting their cases.
  • Continuously expanded knowledge of relevant legal issues through ongoing professional development, enhancing the quality of representation provided to clients.
  • Conducted sixteen juvenile criminal court trials, nineteen misdemeanor jury trials, and four felony jury trials

Education

J.D. -

University of Denver, College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Colorado, Boulder

Skills

  • Case Analysis
  • Opinion Drafting
  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal Research
  • Case Management
  • Legal Drafting
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Court Proceedings

Certification

  • Licensed Attorney in Colorado, and California.

Timeline

Judicial Law Clerk

Colorado 17th Judicial District Court
01.2020 - Current

Sherlock (Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator)

Colorado 17th Judicial District Self Help Center
01.2014 - Current

Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Peggy Stevens, P.C
07.2012 - 06.2013

Associate Attorney

Castle Stawiarski, LLC
10.2009 - 01.2011

Litigation Attorney

Colorado State Public Defenders
10.1998 - 10.2001

J.D. -

University of Denver, College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Colorado, Boulder

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