Jana Akkawi
Dearborn
Summary
Detail-oriented law clerk with a strong foundation in legal research and writing. Experienced in supporting attorneys with case preparation, document review, and client communication. Diligent, analytical, and committed to upholding the highest standards of legal professionalism and ethics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk/ Office Manager
Akouri & Associates
02.2025 - Current
- Drafted and filed complaints, motions, subpoenas, and discovery (ROGs, RTPs, RTAs) ensuring compliance with court rules and facilitating case progression.
- Manage MiFILE and Federal Court filings via PACER/CM/ECF, track case deadlines, and ensure timely filings and discovery responses.
- Conducted legal research and assisted with motions, settlement demands, subpoenas, and trial preparation to support case strategy.
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, insurance adjusters, court staff, and opposing counsel to move cases forward.
- Schedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings, including all logistics and materials.
- Provided in-court and meeting support, managing exhibit handling and case file organization to enhance trial readiness.
- Maintain accurate, confidential case files (digital and physical) and track discovery progress and deadlines.
- Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness packets, and pre-litigation demand packages.
- Oversee office operations, including billing logs, check disbursements, and mail management.
Intern
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
08.2024 - Current
- Draft, review, and send subpoenas; manage all related documentation.
- Utilize PBK.com and Evidence.com for case management and secure evidence handling.
- Coordinate scheduling for examinations, pre-trial conferences (PCC), bench trials, and warrants.
- Prepare clear and detailed pre-trial summaries.
- Communicate with attorneys, law enforcement, and court personnel to support case progress.
- Attend court hearings and assist with case preparation and trial support.
- Analyze and summarize case reports, highlighting key information for proceedings.
- Manage discovery, including tracking and organizing document requests and responses.
- Draft and send professional correspondence, including witness lists and case updates.
Paralegal/ Law Clerk
MHM Law
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Drafted and prepared discovery documents (ROGs, RTFs, and other legal correspondence.
- Processed and distributed settlement checks.
- Filed and managed legal paperwork with courts.
- Assisted in managing provider cases, coordinating with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Assisted in drafting motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
- Prepared exhibits for case files.
- Communicated with clients, medical providers, and other parties involved.
- Managed phone calls and emails.
Legislative Aide
Wayne County Commission
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitor emails
- Attend Wayne County Commission meetings
- Attend Wayne County Committee Meetings
- Attend in district meetings and events
- Plan and attend community wide events
- Articulate News letters
- Composes Resolutions and legal documents
- Represent Commissioner Sam Baydoun at functions
Research Assistant
Student Civic Engagement Researcher, Dearborn
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Aiding Professor Lara Rusch in researching student civic engagement and voting
- Manage and keep contact with focus groups
- Interview Students
- Articulate google forms and questionnaires
- Monitor Emails
Education
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Michigan Dearborn
04-2026
High School - Advanced Placement courses in Language Arts and History, colleges courses at HFC; Psychology Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, and Introduction to Archaeology
Dearborn High School
Dearborn06-2022
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational abilities
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Team collaboration
- Legal research and writing
- Case management
- Trial preparation
- Document drafting
- Motions drafting and filing
Languages
English and Arabic
Timeline
Law Clerk/ Office Manager
Akouri & Associates
02.2025 - Current
Paralegal/ Law Clerk
MHM Law
10.2024 - 11.2024
Intern
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
08.2024 - Current
Legislative Aide
Wayne County Commission
03.2023 - 10.2024
Research Assistant
Student Civic Engagement Researcher, Dearborn
09.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Michigan Dearborn
High School - Advanced Placement courses in Language Arts and History, colleges courses at HFC; Psychology Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, and Introduction to Archaeology
Dearborn High School