Time Matters
Karen Calderon
Attorney
Stockton,California
Summary
Hard-working and dedicated attorney seeking expertise in civil law through a rewarding position with a local law firm. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Associate Attorney
Christopher K. Eley, Attorney At Law, APC
Stockton, California
11.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Managed Unlawful Detainer actions in relation to probate actions and post-litigation.
- Managed Probate actions and guided clients through the various steps associated with acting as Personal Representative of an estate.
- Drafted discovery requests and responses.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Law Clerk
Christopher K. Eley, Attorney At Law, APC
Stockton , California
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed over 50 probate actions, ensuring timely filings and smooth relations with personal representatives, heirs, and beneficiaries.
- Assisted attorneys with various probate actions, including: Spousal and Heggstad Petitions, and small estate distributions.
- Prepared probate form filings from the initial Petition to the final discharge of Personal Representative.
- Drafted Deeds and various Affidavits
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Answered direct attorney phone lines to act as liaison between clients and attorneys.
- Assisted attorneys with drafting of estate planning documents.
- Assisted attorneys with settlement sessions.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Conducted research for upcoming cases for firm's attorneys.
- Assisted in state appeal work through research and drafting of briefs, leading to a successful outcome for our client as Respondent.
Education
J.D. -
Drivon School of Law
Stockton, California 01.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Humphreys University
Stockton, California 05.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
Case analysis
Probate proceedings
Discovery processes
Legal writing
Efficient research
Settlement Negotiation
Document preparation
Client communication
Unlawful Detainer proceedings
Software
Office 365
Adobe
Sage
Certification
California Bar Association Admission
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Christopher K. Eley, Attorney At Law, APC
11.2022 - Current
California Bar Association Admission
11-2022
Law Clerk
Christopher K. Eley, Attorney At Law, APC
10.2022 - 11.2023
J.D. -
Drivon School of Law
01.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Humphreys University
05.2014 - 06.2018