Real Estate Assistant

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July 21, 2011

BENJAMIN D. GEHLBACH

240-***-**** abg4ph@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, COLUMBUS SCHOOL OF LAW, Washington, DC

Juris Doctor, May 2011

GPA: 3.245

Publications: The Preferential Treatment of Employer-Provided Healthcare: Time for a

Change, 27 J. OF CONTEMP. HEALTH L. & POL’Y (Summer 2011)

Memberships: American Bar Association, Student Member (2008-present);

The Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy, Production Editor (2010-

2011), Executive Board Member (2010-2011), Staff Member (2009-2011)

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC

Paralegal Studies Program Certificate, September 2006, Summer Intensive Program

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, May 2005

EXPERIENCE

BAYER & KAUFMAN LLP, Washington, DC

Legal Assistant, July 2006 – June 2011

Drafted wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advanced medical

directives

Reviewed revocable trust documents for legal sufficiency and content

Drafted and prepared legal documents, including deeds, easement agreements,

contracts, powers of attorney and leases

Processed refinance and purchase transactions for residential and commercial

property

Managed and disbursed client escrow funds related to real estate transactions

Drafted and prepared filings for probate and guardianship matters, including

petitions for probate and final accountings related to estates and guardianships

Maintained contact with clients, lenders, real estate agents and brokers related to

various matters

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, Washington, DC

Summer Associate, June 2010 – August 2010

Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda relating to employment

discrimination actions

Participated in developing litigation strategies and coordinated with staff

regarding the same

Drafted and prepared pleadings and discovery, including motions for summary

judgment, motions in limine, subpoenas, interrogatories and notices of

depositions

Attended court daily to observe legal proceedings relevant to case work