Conduct initial case assessments and legal analyses to develop effective strategies.
Draft comprehensive client reports throughout litigation stages, including initial, deposition, discovery, and pre-trial.
Manage discovery requests encompassing interrogatories, production requests, and admissions.
Prepare clients for depositions by reviewing case facts and procedures.
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives.
Represent clients in mediations, and engage in strategic settlement negotiations.
Collaborate with senior attorneys on case valuation, trial preparation, and overall litigation planning.
Ensure consistent, professional client communication.
Drafted a variety of legal documents, including dispositive motions such as Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Summary Judgment, tailored to case-specific facts and legal standards.
Law Clerk
Garrison, Yount, Forte & Mulcahy, LLC
Tampa
08.2022 - 04.2023
Conducted legal research using Westlaw to support case preparation for attorneys.
Drafted substantive legal documents, including Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Summary Judgment, for attorney review.
Assisted with discovery by responding to interrogatories and requests for production and admissions.
Summarized depositions, medical records, and case files for attorney analysis.
Attended client meetings, mediations, and court proceedings to assist attorneys as needed.
Served as interpreter for Spanish-speaking clients to enhance attorney-client communication.
Law Clerk
Karen Faulkner Law
Louisville
01.2022 - 05.2022
Prepared expungement petitions, Guardian ad Litem (GAL) reports, and pay orders for dependency, neglect, and abuse (DNA) cases.
Electronically filed legal documents through CourtNet, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court procedures.
Conducted phone conferences with clients to gather case information, provide updates, and assist with legal inquiries under attorney supervision.
Law Clerk
Alex R. White, LLC
Louisville
05.2021 - 07.2021
Drafted persuasive demand letters tailored to specific case details and supported by relevant documentation.
Reviewed property damage claims, including estimates and records, to aid in valuation.
Engaged insurance adjusters in pre-suit communications to clarify claim details and facilitate resolution.
Assisted Spanish-speaking clients during case intake for clear communication and accurate information gathering.
Law Clerk
Connally Law Offices, LLC
Louisville
04.2020 - 07.2020
Conducted thorough legal research to inform case strategies and support document preparation.
Drafted motions, pleadings, and discovery requests tailored to specific cases.
Created custody petitions, settlement agreements, and affidavits for family law and civil litigation.