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DOUGLAS BRANN

Oak Park

Summary

Paralegal demonstrating a strong history of success in public interest law, pursuing opportunities within public interest law firms or legal service providers.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal - Officer Manager

Chicago Legal Clinic
Chicago
01.2006 - Current
  • Drafted case summaries for attorneys after conducting initial interviews with clients.
  • Supported staff attorneys by preparing pleadings and maintaining client files.
  • Provided guidance and training to law student interns regarding legal procedures.
  • Prioritized client satisfaction through dedicated service orientation.
  • Employed Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and Legal Server for efficient case management.
  • Managed case files and documentation for legal proceedings.

Contract Paralegal

Linder Legal Staffing
Chicago
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Prepared computerized indices of documents for complex litigation.
  • Redacted discovery documents.
  • Conducted factual research into job opportunities for mitigation of damages issue in employment discrimination cases.

Pro Bono Coordinator

Center for Disability and Elder Law
Chicago
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with prospective clients.
  • Drafted case summaries for submission to volunteer attorneys.

Education

M.S. - Nonprofit Management

Spertus Institute
Chicago, Illinois
01.2013

Paralegal Certificate -

Loyola University
Chicago, Illinois
01.2006

Paralegal Certificate -

Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois
01.2003

B.A. - Political Science

Blackburn College
Carlinville, Illinois
01.1989

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Administrative support
  • Paralegal association of Illinois
  • Proofreading
  • Office administration
  • Factual research
  • Attention to detail

Volunteer Experience

  • Extensive volunteer experience with the Center for Disability and Elder Law, Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services (CARPLS), and the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • 2004 and 2006 Illinois Paralegal Association Pro Bono Award
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Paralegal Association, 2007-01-01, 2011-12-31
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Paralegal Association, 2013-01-01, present
  • President of the Illinois Paralegal Association, 2014-01-01, 2015-12-31
  • Vice President of the Illinois Paralegal Association, 2015-01-01, 2018-12-31
  • Chair of the Pro Bono Committee of the Illinois Paralegal Association, 2015-01-01, present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal - Officer Manager

Chicago Legal Clinic
01.2006 - Current

Contract Paralegal

Linder Legal Staffing
01.2004 - 01.2006

Pro Bono Coordinator

Center for Disability and Elder Law
01.2003 - 12.2003

M.S. - Nonprofit Management

Spertus Institute

Paralegal Certificate -

Loyola University

Paralegal Certificate -

Roosevelt University

B.A. - Political Science

Blackburn College

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