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Serve five judges and sixteen magistrates in the Domestic Relations division. Perform legal research and prepare memorandums of law. Draft judgment entries and orders based upon review of transcripts, exhibits (including medical records, school records, financial records, etc.), and other evidence.. Review pleadings and briefs filed by counsel and assist the judges and magistrates with making decisions of law. Track new legislation and case law updates. Provide limited advice to counsel and self-represented individuals regarding court procedure. Part of Domestic Violence procedure committee and Technology committee. Point person on domestic violence law. Assist Website Manager on maintaining and updating the Court’s website.

Responsible for caseload of 25-30 active cases. Represent victims of domestic violence in basic litigation and appellatepractice. Draft appellate briefs and participate in appellate oral argument. Conducted depositions and other discovery.Attended a National Institute of Trial Advocacy Basic Litigation Skills Training workshop and several local litigationtraining programs.

Staff Attorney, November 2006 - September 2007Worked within the Portsmouth office. Represented core group of clients who were unable to afford legal services.Responsible caseload of 25-35 active cases, from initial client interview through litigation and/or negotiation andsettlement. Represented clients at all stages of litigation the areas of consumer, housing, domestic relations, and juvenilelaw. Gained hands on experience in all aspects of the litigation process.

Researched and drafted motions. Reviewed discovery, negotiated settlement agreements, and conducted investigations.Held a Legal Intern License and represented indigent clients under supervision of a licensed attorney. Gained experiencenegotiating plea agreements for clients. Assisted with a two-day jury trial. Gained experience with voir dire, draftingmotions, and settlement negotiations.

Conducted legal research and drafted related memorandum. Assisted with document review. Prepared legal declarationsfor consumer witnesses and assisted in settlement negotiations. Participated in the FTC's Deposition Training Program.Developed familiarity with Summation and other litigation tools.

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B.A, Political Science

Financed 50% of undergraduate expenses through part time employment.