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Dana El-Kalazani

Tampa,FL

Summary

Ambitious law school graduate who pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science combined with semesters of progressive legal writing performance. Proficient in conducting legal research, preparing documents and organizing files. Currently on the track to further my experience in the legal field prior to sitting for th Bar.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Clerk

Robert Eckard And Associates
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Researched legal authority using to identify tenable solutions to law problems.

Intake Specialist/Case Manager

Mickey Keenan PA
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to clients.
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.

Paralegal

The Lopez Law Group
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Case evaluation and intake.
  • Create highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Conduct legal research with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases in pre-litigation and litigation.

Education

J.D. -

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2020

Associate of Arts -

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
08.2019

High School Diploma -

George Steinbrenner High School
06.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual: English & Arabic
  • Litigation
  • E-filing
  • Scheduling
  • Negotiation
  • Filevine
  • CRM program trained
  • Account Administration
  • Efficient researcher
  • Project organization
  • Problem resolution
  • Motions Drafting
  • Legal Writing
  • Case Management
  • Client Meetings

Accomplishments

  • Top 10% in University of South Florida graduating class of 2020.
  • A consecutive Dean's list student
  • Earned both Associates of Arts and Bachelors of Arts degrees in less than two years.
  • Honor Roll list in law school
  • 22yr old Juris Doctorate Graduate

Timeline

Law Clerk

Robert Eckard And Associates
12.2022 - 07.2023

Intake Specialist/Case Manager

Mickey Keenan PA
11.2020 - 12.2022

Paralegal

The Lopez Law Group
09.2018 - 10.2020

J.D. -

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of South Florida

Associate of Arts -

Hillsborough Community College

High School Diploma -

George Steinbrenner High School
Dana El-Kalazani