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Rita Murphy

Rita Murphy

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

J.D. graduate with extensive litigation support experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment law. Demonstrated expertise in legal drafting for attorney review, case intake evaluation, and medical records review. Known for strong legal research, logical reasoning, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Eager to contribute meaningfully in a law clerk, J.D. preferred, or associate attorney (pending Bar results) role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Law Clerk

Robert Peirce & Associates
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Drafted complaints, mediation and pretrial statements, briefs, and discovery documents under attorney supervision.
  • Conducted legal research, medical record reviews, and evaluated client intakes.
  • Assisted attorneys in building legal timelines and managing case files.

Law Clerk

J.P. Ward & Associates
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported employment law and debt defense cases through drafting and legal research.

Law Clerk

Smith Butz Attorneys
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted in oil and gas litigation; compiled legal research and created supporting memos.
  • Organized discovery documents and managed evidence timelines.

Part-Time Nanny

Private Family
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Provided childcare services while attending school full-time.
  • Developed time management, communication, and adaptability skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) -

Duquesne University School of Law
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Economics, and Public Policy

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2018

Associates of Art & Sciences - Running Start – Transfer

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
06.2016

Skills

  • Legal Drafting with Attorney Supervision (Complaints, Briefs, Discovery Documents)
  • Assistance with Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice/Nursing Home Cases (Medical Records Review, Flagging Potential Breaches of the Standard of Care, Identifying Inconsistencies or Key Facts, Drafting Internal File Reviews for Supervising Attorneys)
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Case Intake Screening & Client Communication
  • Discovery Timeline Creation
  • Time Management & Multi-Tasking
  • Microsoft Excel & Legal Software Proficiency
  • Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Logical Reasoning
  • Case analysis
  • File review
  • Deposition preparation assistance

Certification

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), Duquesne University School of Law, 2024
  • Bar Exam: Results Pending – 2025-10 (Pennsylvania)
  • Successfully completed Barbri course and consistently scored in the top percentiles on diagnostic exams. Fully prepared and eligible for licensure upon results.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Law Clerk

Robert Peirce & Associates
06.2023 - 04.2025

Law Clerk

J.P. Ward & Associates
09.2022 - 06.2023

Law Clerk

Smith Butz Attorneys
06.2022 - 09.2022

Part-Time Nanny

Private Family
01.2016 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Economics, and Public Policy

University of Washington

Associates of Art & Sciences - Running Start – Transfer

Everett Community College

Juris Doctor (J.D.) -

Duquesne University School of Law

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