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Kelsey Palmaffy

San Jose,CA

Summary

Experienced legal intern with excellent legal research and writing skills. Eager to support legal team with research, documentation, and investigative skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Extern for the Workers' Rights Clinic

Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Interview clients experiencing various workers' rights issues, gathering important information about their case and making a preliminary determination of their legal rights
  • Meet with supervising attorney to discuss cases and develop action plan., Communicate action plan to clients.

Law Clerk

Los Gatos Town Attorney's Office
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed legal research for Town Attorney and assisted with multiple special projects as needed
  • Participated in Town Attorney's meetings with other town officials and clients

Judicial Intern

Santa Clara County Superior Court
06.2023 - 08.2023

Conducted legal research under the direction and supervision of Judges on issues raised at trial. Collaborated with other interns on legal research and writing special projects as needed.

Intern

San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office
10.2022 - 06.2023

Assisted paralegals with ordering evidence, filing reports, dispositions, and completed special projects for paralegals and attorneys as needed

  • Helped manage the front desk, including answering phone calls and greeting and assisting visitors, and assisting with clerical work

Education

Juris Doctor -

Santa Clara University School of Law
Santa Clara, CA
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor, Political Science, Law And Society

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Legal research and writing
  • Civil & Criminal legal file maintenance
  • Client relations
  • Research and analysis

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing lacrosse
  • Drawing and painting
  • Hiking and being outdoors

Timeline

Student Extern for the Workers' Rights Clinic

Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center
01.2025 - Current

Law Clerk

Los Gatos Town Attorney's Office
05.2024 - 08.2024

Judicial Intern

Santa Clara County Superior Court
06.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office
10.2022 - 06.2023

Juris Doctor -

Santa Clara University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor, Political Science, Law And Society

California Polytechnic State University
Kelsey Palmaffy