Damian Farrell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Hard working employee with previous experience in Personal Injury and Immigration Law. Highly motivated with expertise in data organization, client support and research. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Catholic Social Services Immigration Legal Service
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents such as petitions, applications, and briefs.
- Compiled supporting documentation for immigration cases including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and financial records.
- Ensured that all relevant information was included in documents submitted to USCIS for review.
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Prepared accurate and complete forms in consultation with client and submitted applications to correct government entities on behalf of client.
Legal Intern
O’Donnell Law Offices
Kingston, PA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Gained valuable experience in Personal Injury Law, especially through observing oral depositions
- Produced well-researched and articulate summaries of relevant case information
- Assisted paralegals with conducting investigations and literature reviews to facilitate the understanding of current case files (i.e. motor vehicle information, background checks, and social media use research)
- Worked independently to produce professional and error-free letters, presentations, and spreadsheets
- Created an organized filing system for legal documentation that kept records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members
- Maintained strict security protocols to protect the confidentiality of all data
- Advanced experience in using programs such as Laserfiche, Microsoft Office, and SPSS
Field Representative
The Progressive Turnout Project
Wilkes-Barre, PA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked on grassroots efforts to encourage voter turnout in local, state, and national elections through face-to-face conversations and phone-banking programs
- Drafted and mailed personalized, hand-written correspondence to voters throughout Pennsylvania
- Collaborated with management to improve our efforts of voter outreach to increase turnout
- Followed up with voters to answer any questions or provide further assistance when necessary
- Researched relevant voting guidelines to provide accurate and concise information
- Inputted new voter data and updated voter registration files as needed into SmartVAN and MiniVAN
Server
Green Eggs Café
Philadelphia, PA
10.2014 - Current
- Have also worked for Millers Ale House and Arena Bar & Grille in Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Maintained a 48-hour workweek throughout all four years of college whilst being a full-time student
- Serve hundreds of patrons daily where my problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills are constantly used to provide an efficient yet personal experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2020
Accomplishments
- Founding member of the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Club: Secretary (2018-2019) and Vice-President (2019-2020)
- Wrote the 2019 Donation Request Letter for the Peace and Justice Center of Wilkes-Barre, PA
- National Model United Nations 2019 Head Delegate at the NMUN Conference - Erfurt, Germany
- National Model United Nations 2020 Head Delegate at the NMUN Conference - New York, New York
- Pre-Law Club Member
- Organized many community outreach opportunities and fundraising campaigns for the NMUN Club
Timeline
Legal Intern
Catholic Social Services Immigration Legal Service
01.2023 - Current
Field Representative
The Progressive Turnout Project
07.2020 - 11.2020
Legal Intern
O’Donnell Law Offices
01.2019 - 05.2019
Server
Green Eggs Café
10.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
King's College
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