Summary of . Able to research and analyze complex legal questions and
Qualifications issues and prepare confidential legal memoranda, pleadings, and
briefs . Able to prepare and examine contracts . Excellent
written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills . Able to
establish and cultivate positive relationships with colleagues
and clients . Self-motivated and self-directed . Highly
productive and work well independently or in a team environment
. Able to prioritize, multi-task, delegate, and supervise to
ensure that tasks are completed and goals are accomplished .
Adaptable to changing environments and demands . Eager to take
on new and challenging projects
Education 2008 - 2011 Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Concentration: Business Transactions
2001- 2005 Capital University Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and International Business
Work Experience 05/11 - Present, Rhiel & Associates Co., LPA, Columbus, OH
Law Clerk for Chapter 7 Trustee
. Prepare pleadings and legal documents
. Research complex legal issues and prepare memoranda regarding
same
. Supervise support staff
. Review bankruptcy petition and schedules for factual and
legal accuracy
. Client interviews
. Correspond with attorneys, debtors, court personnel, and
state agencies regarding issues in bankruptcy estates
09/10 - 12/10, Michigan Tax Tribunal, Lansing, MI
Law Clerk
. Draft orders and final opinions for Small Claims and Entire
Tribunal cases
. Create templates for Opinion and Judgments for Small Claims
hearings
. Assist Tribunal Judges during Entire Tribunal hearings
. Review and revise Proposed Opinion and Judgments drafted by
contract Hearing Referees for legal accuracy.
06/07 - 08/08 Rhiel & Associates Co., LPA, Columbus, OH
Paralegal for Chapter 7 Trustee
. Comprehensive case preparation and management
. client interviews . data entry/case input and preparation .
compilation, review and analysis of financial information for
means testing . drafting motions, objections, and other legal
documents . legal research . telephonic and written
correspondence with clients, counsel, and judicial staff
. As Paralegal for Chapter 7 Trustee:
. administration of assets of bankruptcy estate .
correspondence with debtors, counsel, and judicial staff .
drafting motions, applications, and objections . legal research
. Trustee Interim and Final Reports
08/06 - 06/07 The Supreme Court of Ohio, Judicial College,
Columbus, OH
Staff Assistant
. Administrative Assistant to Director of Judicial College
. Drafting and publishing informational brochures regarding
judicial education programs
. Creating and compiling course manuals for judicial education
programs
. Obtaining continuing legal education accreditation for
judicial education programs
. Creating and analyzing assessment tools to measure
accomplishments and shortcomings of educational programming
. Taking and disseminating minutes for the Judicial College
Board of Trustees
. Corresponding with judges, magistrates, court personnel, and
public regarding judicial education programs
. On-site registration staff for judicial education programs
. Coordinating travel and meeting arrangements for judicial
education programs and staff
02/01 - 08/06 Cox Stein & Pettigrew Co., L.P.A., Columbus, OH
Mina N. Khorrami, Attorney at Law, Columbus, OH
Bankruptcy Paralegal/Legal Secretary
. Comprehensive case preparation and management
. client interviews . data entry/case input and preparation .
drafting motions, objections, plans, and disclosure statements
. legal research . telephonic and written correspondence with
clients, counsel, and judicial staff
. Other duties:
. training and supervision of student intern employees .
accounts receivable/payable clerk . filing . telephone
reception
Volunteer & Extra 2010 - 2011, Volunteer, Homeless Assistance Prevention Project,
Curricular Lansing, MI
Activities
2010 - 2011, Tutor, Student Bar Association (Con. Law, Prof.
Resp. & Sec. Trans.)
International Law Society
Fall 2010 - Spring 2011, President
Summer 2010 - Fall 2010, Vice President
Spring 2010 - Summer 2010, Advocate
Grade Appeals Board
Fall 2010 - Spring 2011, Executive Board Member
Summer 2010 - Student Magistrate
Disaster Relief Legal Association
Fall 2010 - Spring 2011, Member
Summer 2010 - Fall 2010, Treasurer
Spring 2010 - Summer 2010, Member
2010 - 2011 Tax Law Society, Member
2010 - 2011, Student Proctor
2010 - Notetaker for Enrollment & Student Services
.
2009 - 2011 Business Law Society, Member
2009 - First Year Intra-school Moot Court Competition
Scholastic Dean's List & Honor Roll, Spring 2011
Achievements Leadership Achievement Award, Spring 2011
& Honors Dean's List, Summer 2010
Dean's List, Spring 2010
Dean's List, Fall 2009
Dean's List, Summer 2009
Dean's List & Honor Roll, Fall 2008
References Susan L. Rhiel, Esq., Supervisor, Rhiel & Associates Co., LPA,
394 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215; Phone: 614-***-****;
Email: *****@**************.***
Samantha Snow, Supervisor, Michigan Tax Tribunal, Lansing,
Michigan 48909; Phone: 517-***-****; Email:
*******@********.***
W. Milton Nuzum, III, Director, The Supreme Court of Ohio,
Judicial College, 65 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215;
Phone: 614-***-****; Email: ******@******.*****.**.**
Mina N. Khorrami, Esq., Supervisor, 115 W. Main Street, Suite
200, Columbus, OH 43215; Phone: 614-***-****; Email:
*********@***-***.***
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Phone: 614-***-****
Email: ******.*******@*****.***