John Merchlinsky
Sunbury,PA
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Criminal law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Northumberland County District Attorney
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Facilitated efficient case resolution by attending depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as necessary to assist attorneys in presentation of evidence or arguments.
- Enhanced case strategy development with comprehensive legal memoranda summarizing research findings for attorney review and consideration.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Notary Public
Merchlinsky Notary
03.2017 - Current
- Checked client identification to maintain compliance with state legal requirements.
- Examined documents for accuracy, and completion compliance before notarizing.
- Advised clients on best practices for document preparation and execution, ensuring smooth completion of transactions.
- Drafted and executed notarial affidavits per applicable laws.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Paralegal
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, TX07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, TX08.2019
Skills
- Legal writing
- Notary Public
- Proficient in MS Office
- Report Writing
- File and Records Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Deposition Summaries
- Attorney Support
- Exhibit preparation
- LexisNexis
- Criminal Law
- Trial Preparation Assistance
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
- Boating Safety Instructor, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Aerospace Education Member, Civil Air Patrol -
Additional Information
References and Transcripts are available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Northumberland County District Attorney
01.2024 - Current
Notary Public
Merchlinsky Notary
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Paralegal
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
- Boating Safety Instructor, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Aerospace Education Member, Civil Air Patrol -
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