Merline Musthala
Reston,VA
Summary
Polished Paralegal well-versed in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges and working well under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Workers' Compensation Paralegal
Geoff McDonald & Associates
Richmond
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Streamlined litigation preparation via meticulous medical record analysis.
- Organized and maintained 40-60 case files, ensuring easy access and efficiency.
- Crafted compelling pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
- Strategically managed attorney schedules, improving time efficiency.
Legislative Intern
Senator Glen Sturtevant
Richmond
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Streamlined legislative bill creation through meticulous tax policy research.
- Authored comprehensive summaries of hearings/briefings, ensuring information accuracy.
- Produced high-quality research materials, aiding legislative aides in decision-making.
- Successfully fulfilled Senator's Constitutional obligations through strategic task management.
Campaign Fellow Intern
Glen Sturtevant for State Senate
Richmond
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and executed targeted outreach strategies, boosting campaign awareness and voter turnout.
- Pioneered creative campaign initiatives, leveraging digital platforms to amplify message reach and foster meaningful connections with diverse voter demographics.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute high-impact community events, fostering strong relationships with local leaders and grassroots organizations.
Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Beliles and Associates, PLLC
Richmond, VA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trial by organizing exhibits and witness files.
- Coordinated medical records requests from physicians and hospitals.
- Prepared settlement agreements for review by attorneys.
- Created summaries of depositions taken in preparation for trial.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Client Management
- Ethical Judgment
- Analytical thinking
- verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Westlaw, LexisNexis
- SmartAdvocate
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- VP of Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha) 2023-2024
- Member of Real Estate Fraternity (Rho Epsilon) 2023-2024
- Member of Christian Ministry (Chi Alpha) 2023-2024
- Manager of VCU Bhangra dance team 2021-2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Workers' Compensation Paralegal
Geoff McDonald & Associates
06.2024 - 09.2024
Legislative Intern
Senator Glen Sturtevant
01.2024 - 03.2024
Campaign Fellow Intern
Glen Sturtevant for State Senate
09.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Beliles and Associates, PLLC
03.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
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