Client interviews, pleadings, legal research, and drafting memoranda

MATTHEW A. HARRIS

**** ******* ***** ****., ***. 813 ● Kennesaw, GA 30144

(917) 687 – 8596 ● ****************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a paralegal position where my research, writing, and organizational skills can support

a firm’s practice, while contributing to its overall growth and profitability.

EXPERIENCE

MISSION FIRST LEGAL AID OFFICE, Jackson, MS 01/13 – 05/13

Student Attorney

Sworn in under the Mississippi Law Student Limited Practice Act and independently

represented low-income clients in family law and consumer matters. Interviewed clients for

case intake, attended hearings, and drafted pleadings, and related documents.

FEDERAL DEFENDER PROGRAM, INC., Chicago, IL 06/12 – 08/12

Legal Intern

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on the applicability of federal sentencing

enhancements in various federal criminal cases. Analyzed discovery, attended and drafted

summaries of client meetings, and attended hearings with attorneys.

FLOWERS LAW FIRM, PLLC, Washington, D.C. 06/11 – 08/11

Law Clerk

Assisted attorney with preparation of defense in an eleven-count federal trial by conducting

legal research, editing motions, analyzing over 20,000 pages of discovery, and preparing over

170 exhibits. Collaborated with attorney on trial strategy and assisted during trial by taking

notes and retrieving documents.

NEW YORK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, New York, NY 11/07 – 06/10

Paralegal

Successfully drafted over 7,200 criminal complaints for arraignment. Interviewed arresting

officers, victims and other necessary witnesses to determine if the facts alleged should result in

a criminal prosecution. Conducted legal research and reviewed evidence and investigative

reports. Served as a liaison with law enforcement agencies and other entities in obtaining

necessary documentation and records in support of prosecution.

GOETZ FITZPATRICK, LLP, New York, NY 08/07 – 11/07

Paralegal/Office Assistant

Provided litigation support to the firm’s construction practice via document review and data

entry. Filed documents at State and Federal Courts. Performed various administrative tasks.

BRONX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Bronx, NY 07/06 – 04/07

Legal Assistant

Coordinated the production of district attorney files pursuant to civil lawsuits, NYPD internal

investigations, and Family Court matters. Reviewed all requested files, and redacted and/or

removed privileged information. Drafted correspondence and copied and mailed designated

documents for production. Successfully managed a heavy and highly-sensitive caseload, while

providing a high-quality work product.

EDUCATION

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW, J.D., May 2013

JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW

YORK, B.A. in Government, February 2005

Double Minor: English Honors, History

Certificate in Dispute Resolution

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LEXIS, and Westlaw

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