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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Fourth Judicial District

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda. Reviewed recent case law and suggested changes to JIGs for review by committee. Drafted and edited demand letters and other litigation materials. Conducted research to help unrepresented litigants through the Pro Se Project. Interviewed clients. Analyzed potential claims and made recommendations. Wrote blog posts to inform and educate laypersons about employment law matters.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Assisted in representation of pro bono clients. Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda. Provided advice to non-profit organizations regarding their COVID-19 policies. Assisted appointed counsel in representing formerly pro se litigants in federal court.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Researched legal issues related to insurance policies. Drafted legal memoranda, motions, and other litigation materials. Summarized documents. Observed mediations, depositions, and court proceedings in various stages of litigation. Developed case strategy, prepared arbitration submissions, and drafted and conducted cross-examination at arbitration hearing.

Completed various administrative and clerical projects in the Risk Management & Corporate Compliance and Purchasing offices. Proofread contracts and reviewed redlined changes and corrections. Requested, reviewed, and processed certificates of insurance for vendor relations and contracts. Communicated with contractors and insurance brokers regarding insurance requirements. Created Excel spreadsheet to track assets across multiple buildings and departments for insurance purposes. Filed and organized risk management and compliance documents. Reviewed and edited documents. Completed database transfer data entry project.

Drafted and proofread documents to be filed in court. Drafted mediation and arbitration letters and gathered and organized supporting documentation. Prepared exhibits for arbitrations and court hearings. Drafted complaints and other pleadings. Requested medical records, medical bills, and other documentation. Drafted discovery responses and organized responsive documents. Scheduled depositions, hearings, and conferences. eFiled and eServed various documents and communicated with court staff regarding filing requirements. Conducted legal research. Assisted in resolving subrogation disputes. Effectively and professionally communicated with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and others. Maintained calendar events and reminders. Summarized and organized files and documents.

Provided targeted feedback for a team of inbound call center representatives. Coached staff to effectively handle routine and escalated calls. Recognized knowledge gaps and facilitated training and coaching opportunities. Communicated with clients regarding trends in customer inquiries. Communicated with customers, management, and clients via phone and email. Billed time to multiple call center clients at varying rates.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: Asylum Law Project, Litigation and Trial Advocacy Group (Treasurer), Women's Law Student AssociationDean's List.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, President's Outstanding Student Award FinalistHonors: summa cum laude (GPA: 3.97)

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Paralegal

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Copy and Content Editor: Northern Light Scholarly Journal, Peer Tutoring Program.