Paul Mantelzak
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Philosophy and political science graduate with a background in legal writing and primary-source research, including court opinions, statutes, and agency records. Detail-oriented and dependable, with experience keeping team research data organized and accurate.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Racer/Packer
Duffl
Isla Vista, CA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered orders accurately and on time, resolving address errors and missing items directly with customers
- Handled phone inquiries, customer emails, inventory tracking, and marketing tasks
Tae Kwon Do Instructor
Marina Martial Arts
Culver City, CA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught students aged 5–15 at all levels, communicated regularly with parents, and managed administrative tasks to enhance class experience
- Demonstrated forms, kicks, and self-defense techniques
- Monitored student safety during drills and sparring
- Volunteered on leadership team for five years, coordinated class schedules and mentored younger students to foster their development
Education
B.A. - Philosophy and Political Science (double major)
University of California, Santa Barbara
06-2026
Certificate of Studies - Social Sciences and Humanities
Sciences Po
Paris09-2025
Skills
- Legal research and writing: case briefing, legal memoranda, IRAC analysis, statutory interpretation
- Public records analysis; proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides; Blacklight
Research Experience
- Research Paper: Equal Protection and the Military Exemption in SFFA v. Harvard/UNC | Sciences Po, Fall 2025
- Wrote a legal analysis of a landmark Supreme Court decision, tracing case law from Bakke through Grutter and Fisher
- Researched court opinions, statutes, executive orders, agency records, and amicus briefs (30+ sources)
- Earned the highest paper grade in the class
- Online Surveillance Research Project (POLS 178) | UCSB, Spring 2025
- Audited 25+ websites with a seven-person team, using The Markup's Blacklight tool to document ad trackers and third-party cookies
- Served as Data Archivist: managed the shared spreadsheet, merged teammates' findings, and maintained backups
Additional
- Lifelong competitive soccer player: member of UCSB Men's Club Soccer; club team captain, grades 9–12
- Member, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity (law-focused workshops, moot court-style exercises, and LSAT preparation)
Timeline
Racer/Packer
Duffl
04.2023 - 05.2024
Tae Kwon Do Instructor
Marina Martial Arts
08.2020 - 05.2021
B.A. - Philosophy and Political Science (double major)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Certificate of Studies - Social Sciences and Humanities
Sciences Po