Knowledgeable Law Clerk with solid background maintaining litigation documentation, meeting with clients and investigating court procedures. Experience working as part of judge's chambers team. Skilled in writing, logic, and court processes.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Law Clerk (Internship)
Supreme Court Of North Carolina; (J. Samuel Ervin)
Raleigh, NC
03.2020 - 08.2020
Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
Prepared briefs and petition responses on Judge's behalf to minimize workload and gain drafting experience.
Attended oral arguments to hear arguments and document necessary case information for judge's review.
Assembled case materials for oral argument briefs by organizing, summarizing and collecting documents, information and evidence.
Litigation Manager
The Law Offices Of J. Scott Smith, PLLC
Winston-Salem, NC, NC
08.2012 - 08.2018
Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Family, Criminal, and Tort law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Advised clients on legal matters such as Alienation of Affections and Wrongful Death claims.
Drafted Complaints and Discovery and replied to oppositions.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Mortgage Loan Officer
Various Banks And Finance Companies
01.2002 - 08.2008
Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
Fielded customer complaints and provided solutions.
Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations.
Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents.
Complied with regulatory requirements, including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act.
Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
Developed prospects for new loans by conducting many cold calls weekly.
Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
Education
J.D. - Law
Elon University School of Law
Greensboro, NC
08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
01.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Trial memorandum preparation
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Certification
Feb. 2021 Multistate Bar Score: 330 (99th Percentile Score)
Timeline
Judicial Law Clerk (Internship)
Supreme Court Of North Carolina; (J. Samuel Ervin)
03.2020 - 08.2020
J.D. - Law
Elon University School of Law
08.2018 - 12.2020
Litigation Manager
The Law Offices Of J. Scott Smith, PLLC
08.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University
01.2004 - 06.2007
Mortgage Loan Officer
Various Banks And Finance Companies
01.2002 - 08.2008
Feb. 2021 Multistate Bar Score: 330 (99th Percentile Score)
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