Zachary Strasser
Auburn ,MA
Summary
A highly motivated, ambitious, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and progressive legal experience gained through legal assistant positions in Plaintiff focused personal injury law firm environments. Aspiring to pursue career opportunities as a junior professional in the legal world.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant to the Partner
Law Offices Of Richard J. Rafferty P.C.
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Plaintiff focused personal injury firm.
- Conducted legal research and analysis for caseload concerning various legal issues.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Drafted and filed complaints, motions, memorandums, and discovery requests, complying with deadlines.
- Prepared cases for Trial, Mediation, and Arbitration.
- Notarized client documents and settlement agreements.
- Maintained open communication with clientele regarding case status and appointment scheduling.
- Conferred daily with opposing counsel and staff.
- Coordinated expert retainment specific to cases varying in complexity.
- Regularly lead litigation department meetings with senior management and paralegal team.
Legal Assistant Intern
Law Offices Of Jason R. Herrick, P.C.
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Plaintiff focused law office with Defense work for debt disputes.
- Conducted legal research and analysis for caseload concerning various legal issues.
- Drafted complaints, motions, memorandums, and discovery requests, complying with deadlines.
- Prepared cases for Trial, Mediation, and Arbitration.
- Notarized client documents and settlement agreements.
- Maintained open communication with clientele regarding case status and appointment scheduling.
- Conferred daily with opposing counsel and staff.
- Participated in Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination hearings and small claims matters.
- Lead Pro bono case work for indigent clients.
Radio Frequency Transmission System Specialist
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Staff Sergeant
- Aeromedical Evacuation Unit equipment manager.
- Certified hazmat technical specialist.
- Managed direct subordinates and conferred with leadership.
- Lead and organized mission critical tasks.
- Member of Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Education
J.D. - Transactional Law Concentration
Western New England University School of Law
Springfield, MA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2019
Associate of Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08.2018
Skills
- Pending Membership Massachusetts State Bar
- Massachusetts Notary Public
- BSEB, Inc Active Board Member
Timeline
Legal Assistant to the Partner
Law Offices Of Richard J. Rafferty P.C.
03.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Assistant Intern
Law Offices Of Jason R. Herrick, P.C.
09.2020 - 03.2022
Radio Frequency Transmission System Specialist
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 08.2019
J.D. - Transactional Law Concentration
Western New England University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island
Associate of Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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