Joseph (Joe) Canter
East Lansing,MI
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
White Law PLLC
Okemos, MI
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Researched jurisdictional statutes and laws to establish relevant black letter law.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Drafted comprehensive and succinct legal memoranda for supervising attorneys.
- Assessed probable outcomes and potential arguments by compiling relevant authority and precedent.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
- Drafted legal pleadings, motions and dismissals for closed cases.
- Utilized CLIO software to invoice clients.
- Conducted client meetings to discuss and gather key information necessary for upcoming depositions and arbitrations.
- Used company templates to prepare subpoenas and correspondence for clients.
- Identified and solved complex Criminal and Civil law problems by consulting legal authority via legal research software Westlaw and Lexis Nexis.
- Managed firm databases with client correspondence and implemented data communications techniques to CLIO.
- Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.
Summer Intern
Berrien County Public Defender
St. Joseph, MI
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Worked independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives for special projects.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Drafted and edited client correspondence, demand letters and legal memoranda.
- Researched cases, prepared briefs, collected data and interpreted legal information.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
Education
J.D. - Law
Michigan State College of Law
East Lansing, MI05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sports Media
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12.2019
Additional contact
- Address: 4632 S. Hagadorn Rd. East Lansing Apt D22
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-canter-990725137/
Timeline
Summer Intern
Berrien County Public Defender
05.2022 - 07.2022
Law Clerk
White Law PLLC
01.2022 - 07.2023
J.D. - Law
Michigan State College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sports Media
Indiana University Bloomington
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