Derylle Spears
Legal Professional
Geismar,LA
Summary
- Results - driven legal professional with twenty years of experience and commitment to productive research and litigation processes.
- Fast-learning professional with skill in legal research and document drafting.
- Organized with expertise in researching and analyzing laws, drafting trial preparation documents and conducting client screenings.
- Technologically proficient.
- Commended for accurately drafting numerous bench briefs and building productive relationships with clients.
- Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with proven leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Law Clerk
Roberson King Law Firm
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2020 - Current
- Drafted correspondence, pleadings and memoranda.
- Created trial exhibits and prepared exhibit lists.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
Legislative Law Intern
Louisiana House Of Representatives
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Isolated research topics of interest and devised well-coordinated studies employing electronic and manual research techniques.
- Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
Litigation Paralegal
Roberson Young Law Firm
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Created custom fields in pleadings and discovery documents to allow for repeat use as master documents.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
Economic Settlement Project – Paralegal Associate
Deepwater Horizon
Hammond, LA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Conducted detailed legal research and entered information into company database.
Education
J.D. -
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA08.2020
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Duplichain University
Lake Charles, LA12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration International Business
American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL06.2012
Paralegal Studies
Baton Rouge College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Brief Preparation
- Deposition and Trial Assistance
- Preparing Exhibits
- Online Databases
- Legal Writing
- Litigation Management
- Legal Analysis
- Civil Litigation
- Brief and Opinion Writing
Certification
- Federal Mediator , Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services
Quote
“No matter how many times you get knocked down, keep getting back up. God sees your resolve. He sees your determination. And when you do everything you can do, that’s when God will step in and do what you can’t do.”
Joel Osteen
Timeline
Law Clerk
Roberson King Law Firm
01.2020 - Current
Legislative Law Intern
Louisiana House Of Representatives
01.2016 - 01.2020
Litigation Paralegal
Roberson Young Law Firm
01.2014 - 01.2016
Economic Settlement Project – Paralegal Associate
Deepwater Horizon
01.2013 - 01.2014
J.D. -
Southern University Law Center
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Duplichain University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration International Business
American InterContinental University
Paralegal Studies
Baton Rouge College
- Federal Mediator , Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services
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