Assisting in several practice areas including: Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Real Estate, and Criminal Defense. Working with attorneys to prepare legal documents such as: Motions for Summary Judgment, Complaints, Disclosure Statements, Demand Letters, and Position Statements.

Selected based on past performance in legal writing classes to provide individual help for law students in the process of drafting different types of academic papers.

Assisted English and Spanish speaking micro entrepreneurs in the formation of business entities. Conducted client interviews. Drafted letters to clients, filings with Secretary of State, and operating agreements for LLCs. Created templates for Spanish legal documents.

Gained exposure to various areas of law including: real estate; home owner’s association; labor and employment; criminal defense; commercial litigation; and probate. Drafted research memos, motions, and a land use contract. Conducted research that resulted in client receiving a $25,000 settlement. Created a document outlining each step in the process of obtaining a sister state judgment in California.

Conducted research that facilitated successful outcomes for both a motion to suppress and a special hearing on detrimental reliance. Assisted in client interviews. Participated in court proceedings such as preliminary hearings, arraignments, bond reviews, depositions, and a burglary trial. Acted as an interpreter between attorneys and Spanish speaking clients.