Detail-oriented former attorney equipped to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, legal writing, and document management ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Hi, I’m
MORGAN J. SHEETS
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Morgan's Mahj
Business Owner & Instructor
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Founded a small business teaching students of all ages and skill levels to play American Mahjong.
- Established strong client relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened business reputation by consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations in terms of quality of services rendered.
- Cultivated strong online presence managing social media platforms to engage with clients and build community.
- Increased client satisfaction with personalized service offerings, addressing specific needs and preferences.
- Operated this business while concurrently managing the caretaking of four boys, ages 11 yrs. and under.
USTA
Captain
01.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Managed schedules of 15+ individuals within multiple software platforms.
- Analyzed implemented rules regarding captain-specific duties for both Raleigh and Cary leagues.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication and collaboration strategies.
- Monitored individual performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement while recognizing exemplary contributions from team members.
- Boosted team morale by organizing team-building activities and fostering a positive team environment.
- Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals.
- Built strong relationships with team members, understanding individual strengths and weaknesses to optimize team formation.
McArthur Franklin, PLLC
Associate Attorney
09.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Assisted partners with creating and editing estate plans to achieve clients' personal and financial goals.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including Last Wills and Testaments, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Only first-year associate hired by the firm in over a decade.
- Resigned to care for eldest son in his formative years.
Devine, Millimet, & Branch, PA
Summer Associate
06.2011 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Prepared website privacy policies and user agreements for client website launch and maintenance.
- Assisted attorneys in case preparation, conducting thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with diverse teams of legal professionals to ensure well-rounded case strategies and comprehensive client representation.
- Reviewed complex legal documents, identifying potential issues or inconsistencies before submission or execution.
- Authored a legal journal article investigating the intersection of business planning and intellectual property protection.
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Student Clerk
01.2011 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Assisted in appellate oversight of trial court judgments by researching appropriate legal authority and analyzing case histories for over twenty cases.
- Composed written memoranda containing research findings and recommendations for action in each case and presented findings to Judge Howard and fellow clerks on a weekly basis.
- Composed several draft federal appellate opinions, including United States v. Ramos-Gonzalez, 664 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2011).
Education
University of New Hampshire School of LawConcord, NH
J.D. from Law
01.2012
University Overview
- Valedictorian
- Summa Cum Laude
- Editor-in-Chief, IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. 52)
- Teaching Assistant to Torts and Constitutional Law
- Research Assistant to Professor Dana Remus (Former White House Counsel, Jan 2021 - July 2022)
- GPA: 3.99/4.0
University of MaineOrono, ME
B.A. from Political Science
01.2007
University Overview
- Summa Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.75/4.0
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Case summaries
- Client communication
- Calendar management
- Proofreading
- File organization
- Collaborating with diverse personnel
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time outdoors exploring the Triangle with my four energetic sons
- Sampling local restaurants
- Playing tennis
Purpose
Purpose
Seeking paralegal position in Raleigh following hiatus to care for four young children.Timeline
Business Owner & Instructor
Morgan's Mahj
09.2024 - Current
Captain
USTA
01.2023 - 01.2025
Associate Attorney
McArthur Franklin, PLLC
09.2012 - 12.2012
Summer Associate
Devine, Millimet, & Branch, PA
06.2011 - 08.2011
Student Clerk
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
01.2011 - 05.2011
University of New Hampshire School of Law
J.D. from Law
University of Maine
B.A. from Political Science
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