Description :

1. Prepared for and tried several domestic assault trials under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
2. Researched speedy trial requirements and when it is necessary to notify a resident alien of his right to speak to a consulate.
3. Observed cases in the  juvenile and domestic relations, general district, and circuit courts.
4. Prepared memoranda outlining case law on VA's criminal neglect and child endangerment statutes.
5. Prepared subpoena duces tecum to request medical records and identifed information within the records helpful to the Commonwealth's case.
6. Drafted a Motion to Revoke Bond, a Motion to Compensate Expert, and responses to Requests for Discovery.
7. Listened to recorded statements and calls to identify information helpful to the Commonwealth's case.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

JD In Law

Description :

1. Assisted veterans with disability appeals, for-profit education disputes, and discharge upgrades.
2. Provided high quality service preparing client forms and legal documentation for the VA and related organizations to file with the participating discretionary review board or preceding board of appeal.
3. Created procedural arguments for the client's matter to determine if it is improper or inequitable.
4. Exercised and executed client intake, answering questions and giving appropriate information during the initial meeting and progression of the client's case.
5. Responsible for Law research databases, legal processes and procedures.
6. Administered including client documentation, file management, writing memos and letters.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Master Of Science

Description :

1. Drafted Cross examination questions for the Medical Expert in preparation for the Administrative Law Judge.
2. Hearing Charted and organized the claimant's medical records through an excel spreadsheet to ensure that the claimants medical records were medically equal to or matched the Social Security Administration's definition of listed impairment for disability Benefits.
3. Participated in weekly meetings with counsel and supervising clinical professor to discuss the progress in the Child Disability case.
4. Interviewed and counseled the claimant's mother on child's case.
5. Performed discovery by requesting the patient's medical records from Social Security Administration in order to ensure adequate representation.
6. Called and updated claimant's mother about the status of case through in person conversation, snail mail, and telephone conversations.
7. Checked to ensure the client was in compliance with the procedural process leading to the Administrative Law Judge hearing. 

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Law

Description :

1. Assisted attorneys in several aspects of criminal defense.
2. Interviewed arrested individuals for Public Defender Services.
3. Participated in criminal investigations and drafted detailed status reports.
4. Prepared files for attorneys and assisted at client interviews.
5. Worked with prosecutors and judges in plea negotiations.
6. Conducted research and wrote memoranda.
7. Worked for the Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut on the issue of whether violation of probation has to be willful in order to justify revocation.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Juris Doctorate

Description :

1. Worked mainly in the following divisions: misdemeanor, felony, and ROC.
2. Conducted both legal and non-legal research.
3. Drafted pleadings.
4. Interviewed clients.
5. Led multiple depositions.
6. Facilitated in prepping clients for trial.
7. Led multiple plea hearings and sentencing hearings.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Legal Education

Description :

1. Attended CLE seminars focused on mental health and death penalty issues.
2. Worked in felony division independently researching and preparing cases for upcoming trials on charges ranging from drug offenses to first-degree murder.
3. Conducted research focused on defenses and evidentiary issues.
4. Performed plea negotiations.
5. Drafted motions. and assisted with depositions.
6. Conducted client interviews at county jail.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Juris Doctor

Description :

1. Prepared pleadings and memoranda related to dissolution of marriage, domestic violence and dependency.
2. Conducted depositions in relation to dissolution of marriage.
3. Represented indigent clients in mediation.
4. Interviewed and counseled clients regarding legal issues.
5. Participated as counsel of record in dependency proceedings.
6. Observed court hearings and trials related to child neglect, abuse and abandonment.
7. Selected as spokesperson for Children and Families Clinic for Law Center recruitment materials.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Juris Doctor

Description :

1. Worked closely with social service agencies and behavioral health providers to place clients in mental health and drug treatment diversion programs.
2. Represented clients in several suppression hearings, over a dozen of preliminary hearings, over a dozen involuntary commitment hearings, a discovery hearing, a trial, and several additional oral arguments.
3. Drafted briefs and motions on suppression, evidence, discovery, and other procedural issues for a variety of cases including narcotics, homicide and burglary.
4. Successfully negotiated favorable plea agreements in numerous cases, including a probation sentence for felony child pornography charges.
5. Drafted briefs and motions that secured offers for felony firearms possession and felony narcotics distribution cases.
6. Researched and drafted a successful motion compelling the Board of Probation and Parole to fund sex offender counseling for a client.
7. Interviewed new clients and evaluated potential defenses.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Arts

Description :

1. Prosecuted misdemeanor crimes, traffic and driving under influence cases.
2. Negotiated plea bargains under the supervision of the State Attorney.
3. Conducted and assisted in the discovery process.
4. Completed a bench trial involving a misdemeanor battery.
5. Second-chaired in jury trial for misdemeanor driving under the influence.
6. Argued and successfully defended the Panhandling statute in a Motion to Suppress.
7. Performed legal research and prepared memoranda on client's legal issues.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Law Journal

Description :

1. Assisted low-income clients experiencing housing problems and small claim issues.
2. Interviewed clients, investigated claims and prepared case for court.
3. Represented clients in court, under the supervision of a clinic attorney, at hearings and conferences for clients.
4. Made appearances at administrative hearings at local housing authorities.
5. Conducted community presentations on landlord-tenant issues, and breach of contract issues.
6. Worked with low income families conducting extensive interviews with clients, organized plans on family reunification, and maintained client contact monitoring client progress.
7. Argued successfully in court that family unification be granted.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Constitutional Law