Sheila Templeton
San Diego,CA
Summary
Skilled Associate Attorney with a proven track record at Knapp Petersen & Clarke, adept in legal research and client communication. Excelled in drafting critical legal documents and streamlining processes, achieving favorable outcomes through effective litigation strategies and negotiation. Demonstrates exceptional legal analysis and case management abilities, ensuring precision and compliance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Knapp Petersen & Clarke
03.2023 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
- Assisted clients with dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation proceedings.
- Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies.
- Coordinated discovery efforts with opposing counsel, managing timelines to ensure full compliance with procedural requirements.
Associate Attorney
Family Law Firm
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent laws and legal precedents.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Associate Litigation Attorney
Caldarelli, Hejmanowski, Page & Leer
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Drafted persuasive motions, complaints, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Attended court hearings as second chair attorney providing support to lead counsel.
- Conducted witness interviews and prepared deposition questions to gather essential information for case development.
Associate Attorney
Haeggquist & Eck
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
- Researched developing precedent and legislation in employment and education law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Litigation Paralegal
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients and opposing counsel..
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for multiple practice groups.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
Judicial Extern
United States District Court
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned new tasks or responsibilities outside initial scope of work.
- Presented findings from research projects to supervising judges, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
Education
J.D. -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CAParalegal Certificate -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CASkills
- Client Communication
- Contract drafting
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Document Review
- Arbitration and litigation
- Mediation
- Legal Analysis
- Litigation Strategy
- Settlement Negotiation
- Litigation Management
Affiliations
- Wallace Inn of Court, 2023-2024 Group Leader
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Knapp Petersen & Clarke
03.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney
Family Law Firm
01.2023 - 03.2023
Associate Litigation Attorney
Caldarelli, Hejmanowski, Page & Leer
03.2022 - 11.2022
Associate Attorney
Haeggquist & Eck
10.2021 - 03.2022
Judicial Extern
United States District Court
01.2018 - 05.2018
Litigation Paralegal
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
03.2013 - 03.2020
J.D. -
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts -
University of San Francisco
Paralegal Certificate -
University of San Diego
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