Knowledgeable legal profesessional with solid background in litigation support and case management. Proven track record of assisting in complex legal proceedings and contributing to successful case outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents, as well as effective communication with legal teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PART-TIME/CONTRACT LEGAL WORK
08.2023 - Current
Document review
Legal Research and Writing
Litigation Law Clerk
HORWITZ, HORWITZ, AND ASSOCIATES
11.2021 - 04.2023
Assist trial team during jury trials against insurance defense firms and large corporations resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts for our clients.
Research and apply case law, procedural rules, and various other authorities in multiple areas of personal injury and civil litigation on a daily basis.
Ensured defendants were in compliance with state and federal regulations during the incidents which led to trial.
Review case files and anticipate defense strategies to assist partners in proving defendant liability and medical damages at trial.
Draft legal motions, memorandums, and briefs for various cases to be submitted to the Court.
Participate in preparation, taking, and defending of depositions of both lay and expert witnesses.
Conduct focus groups with the trial team for various cases in preparation for trial.
Assist with all stages of trial including jury selection, opening and closing argument preparation, preparing witness examination questions, and presentation of evidence to the court.
Student Attorney
CITY OF CHICAGO VETERANS LEGAL SUPPORT CLINIC
06.2021 - 08.2021
Maintain relationships with and advocate for the clinic’s clients in preparation of various board hearings.
Researched and drafted appellate briefs to assist veterans with discharge upgrades, disability appeals, and other client matters.
Technical Recruiter
Strategic Staffing Solutions
01.2020 - 06.2020
Developed targeted sourcing strategies for technical roles to align with client needs.
Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, facilitating communication between candidates and clients through all stages.
Leveraged ATS tools to track candidate progress and maintain accurate recruitment metrics.
Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and create effective job descriptions.
Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical skills and cultural fit.
Technical Recruiter
APEX SYSTEMS
11.2017 - 12.2019
Built and managed relationships and business flow with multiple large financial clients.
Facilitated weekly status meetings to ensure progress on objectives and compliance with industry regulations.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Chicago, IL
08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
12.2016
Skills
Fact investigation
Drafting pleadings
Court filings
Client communication
Legal analysis
Legal research
Legal writing
Oral communication
Document review
Witness interviews
Settlement negotiation
Litigation support
Deposition preparation
Hobbies and Interests
Reading nonfiction, exercising, traveling, and all things outdoors.
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