Assistant University

SUMMARY

Dependable and detail-oriented Legal Researcher with over two years

experience. Proven analytical writing and communication skills in a variety

of settings. Enthusiastic and able to quickly adapt skills to new fields.

SKILLS

Research

. Researched federal statutes and case law for US District Court judge.

. Researched municipal criminal statutes, case law and rules regarding

misdemeanors, including traffic and DUI offenses, for prosecuting

staff attorneys.

. Researched complex federal statutory and case law issues regarding Due

Process in public school setting as well as Title IX of the 1972

Education Amendments for law school professor. Monitored Supreme Court

docket for developments and changes in these areas of law.

. Researched state case law, statutes and court rules pertaining to

Juvenile Court policies and procedures for staff attorneys.

. Completed course work in Advanced Legal Research: Methods and

Applications.

Analytical Writing

. Drafted legal opinions and orders for US District Court judge.

. Wrote legal memoranda and appellate briefs conveying research results

in concise and informative manner while at the same time performing

various clerical duties.

. Prepared written materials recommending text and footnote updates to

Professor R. Schneider's Education Law textbook.

Communication / Organization

. Interviewed clients, received and responded to intake phone calls,

organized and assessed confidential client files and records.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Law Clerk, US District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Columbus, OH (9/10

- present).

Law Clerk, City of Cincinnati Prosecutor's Office, Cincinnati, OH (2009).

Research Assistant, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH

(2008 - 2009).

Law Clerk, Children's Law Center, Covington, KY (2007).

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH (May

2010).

. 3.54 GPA, 37/107; University of Cincinnati Law Review, Associate,

Notes & Comments Editor.

Bachelor of Arts, History, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (June

2006).

. 3.89 GPA.

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