Makalia Johnson, J.D.
Dallas,TX
Summary
Ambitious professional driven to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service. Strengths include legal research; time management; state and federal law interpretation and review. Knowledge of court processes and legal proceedings. Eager to seek a Compliance position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Work History
Student Attorney - Family Law
Southern University Law Clinic
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Developed online, client-facing and internal resources and collated resource content.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Student Attorney - Mediation
Southern University Law Clinic
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Considered perspectives and concerns of multiple interested parties to bring resolution to complex conflicts
- Drafted letters of agreement containing arrangements consented to by interested parties
- Consulted with interested parties and their attorneys to gain insight into and understanding of issues underpinning the hearing
- Developed outline and overview of mediation matter in preparation for hearing
- Conducted follow-up hearing to evaluate efficacy of agreements and parties’ adherence thereto
Student Attorney - Criminal Defensive
Southern University Law Clinic
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Developed online, client-facing and internal resources and collated resource content.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.
Skills
- Manual and Policy Review
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Legal Correspondence
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office and Docusign
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Research and Review
- Effective Writing
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Drafting Motions and Disclosures
- Critical and Creative Thinking
Education
Juris Doctorate -
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
05.2018
Timeline
Student Attorney - Family Law - Southern University Law Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Attorney - Mediation - Southern University Law Clinic
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Attorney - Criminal Defensive - Southern University Law Clinic
05.2020 - 08.2020
Southern University Law Center - Juris Doctorate,
Lousiana State University - Bachelor of Science, Child And Family Studies
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