Event Coordinator

Education

J.D., California Western School of Law

Graduation: April 2012

. Relevant Courses: Contracts I and II, Business Organization, Sales,

Secured Transactions

. Robert J. Grey Scholarship, Full Tuition Scholarship Recipient

2009-2012

. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Vice Justice (2011), Co-Marshal (2010)

2009-2012

. Amnesty International, Vice President (2011)

2009-2012

. Diversity Services Student Mentor

2010-2012

B.A., Psychology; B.A., Philosophy, University of California, San Diego

Graduation: December 2007

Skills

Typing Speed: 85 wpm; Efficiency in: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint; LexisNexis; Westlaw

Experience

Legal Intern, Law Offices of Ricardo Vidal November 2012 - January 2013

. Communicated with clients to obtain pertinent information regarding cases

. Drafted legal documents for review, such as Pre Hearing Statements and

Requests for Prosecutorial Discretion

. Maintained confidential client files and sought needed information from

clients to complete documents

Student Ambassador, California Western School of Law August 2010 -

April 2012

. Assisted the Admissions department with coordinating various events for

admitted and prospective students

. Attended various undergraduate law school fairs and functions,

participating in question and answer panels

. Represented various organizations during Preview Days for admitted

students

. Gave school tours to admitted and prospective students interested in

attending CWSL

Legal Secretary, Chapin Fitzgerald LLP (formerly Chapin Wheeler LLP)

July 2008 - July 2009

. Assisted with filing and serving of Motions, Pleadings and Discovery with

the Court and other counsel

. Aided in researching cases through Westlaw and sorting through evidence

of various cases

. Supervised interns who organize legal documents into appropriate client

files and updated the legal library

. Handled incoming documents served and processing such per office protocol

. Contacted clients, opposing and co-counsel, Court Reporters and clerks

regarding pertinent case information

. Maintained attorney calendars via MS Outlook; edit legal documents in MS

Word and Legal Solutions

Legal Assistant, Law Offices of Jack E. Stephens May 2006 - June 2008

. Interacted with clients and served as office receptionist, taking

messages and screening calls for attorney

. Purchased essential materials for legal documents, filings, office

supplies, etc.

. Assisted attorney with legal documents, such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of

Attorney, and HIPAA documents

. Merged client information into various documents, using WordPerfect

. Created client information databases and maintained record of files both

in the office and in storage

. Retained an average score of 5 for service in client feedback surveys (5

being the highest, 1 being the lowest)

Intern, Alliance for Justice September 2007 - December 2007

. Coordinated events with various law schools and organizations around the

nation

. Researched Law Review articles and opinions by the Supreme Court on

Westlaw

. Attended seminars and conferences relating to issues concerning social

justice and advocacy

. Researched judicial nominations for published reports

. Assisted multiple divisions, including Outreach; Nonprofit Advocacy

Project; and Legislative Counsel

Administrative Assistant, UCSD, Business & Financial Services October 2003

- September 2005

. Audited invoices and other documents for accuracy and verification of

information for payment to vendor

. Assisted Payment Assistance & Resolution Team with researching & updating

"unapproved documents"

. Applied mail codes for University 'high value' invoices researched using

IFIS

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