Assistant Real Estate
Resume:
Jennifer A. Crane
**** ****** ****** #***, ********, MT 59808 ? 406-***-****
*********@*******.***
EDUCATION
The University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, MT
J.D. 2009
Activities: Rural Advocacy League, American Association for Justice
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
B.S. With Honors Health and Human Development 2002
Honors: Ramona Marotz-Baden Worthy Student Scholarship
Activities: INSIGHT Focus Seminar Leader, Golden Key Honor Society
EXPERIENCE
Disability Rights Montana, Missoula, MT
Paralegal, June 2010 - present
Perform basic law office duties for supervising attorney. Conduct
legal research, organize files, maintain client contact, draft
pleadings and correspondence.
Erb & Suenram, PLLC, Dillon, MT
Contract Legal Writer and Researcher, March 2010 - August 2010
Conducted legal research and writing for civil firm on a contract
basis. Focused solely on one case - a complex litigation involving the
injured party, municipalities, insurance companies, contractors,
subcontractors, and a variety of state agencies. Researched, inter
alia, complex civil procedure issues (the case has 13 parties), public
policy issues, Montana's untested anti-indemnification statute, and
contract interpretation. Granted summary judgment on pivotal issue
involving the untested statute based on a brief I co-authored.
Sanders County Attorney, Thompson Falls, MT
Victim & Witness Assistant, October 2009 - January 2010
Provided direct services to victims of crime including criminal
justice support/advocacy, follow-up contacts, legal advocacy,
assistance filing claims with Crime Victims Compensation, witness
trial preparation and support, and notification of criminal justice
proceedings. Collaborated with health providers, law enforcement,
child protective services, and prosecution to develop sexual assault
forensic interview/examination center.
Douglas Harris Law Offices, Missoula, MT
Law Clerk, June 2007 - May 2009
Performed law clerk duties for a civil solo practitioner in a general
practice environment. Involved in all levels of estate planning,
personal injury, small business transactions, employment disputes,
family law issues, real estate transactions and Montana Supreme Court
appeals. Prepared pleadings and letters, performed research, maintained
client contact, assisted with daily office duties.
Office of the State Public Defender, Missoula, MT
Clinical Intern, May 2008 - August 2008
Performed law clerk duties for various public defender attorneys.
Involved in dependency/neglect cases. Attended treatment team
meetings. Prepared brief and performed oral arguments in guardianship
case. Observed deliberate homicide trial. Attended statewide lower
court training.
The University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, MT
Research Assistant, January 2007 - December 2007
Prepared a side-by-side comparison of Montana and Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure highlighting the differences between the rules.
Researched the ultimate outcome of Civil Procedure cases utilized in
curriculum.
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Pioneer Youth Home, Dillon, MT
Counselor and School Coordinator, October 2004 - December 2005
Maintained 24-hour therapeutic milieu for Severely Emotionally
Disordered (SED) youth ages 8-18. Coordinated services with case
managers, social workers, and therapists. Coordinated public school
services for youth, including IEP services and Alternative Classroom
requirements. Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
A.W.A.R.E. Early Head Start, Dillon, MT
Team Leader and Lead Infant Educator, October 2003 - November 2004
Managed two-classroom early childhood education center with 14
children enrolled. Provided care to children aged 0-3, education to
at-risk families, and training to educators. Performed educational
assessments on children, home visits for families, and assisted Child
and Family Services. Certified Child Development Associate (CDA).
References
Andrew Suenram - Attorney at Law
117 S. Idaho, 2nd Floor
Dillon, MT 59725
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Coleen Magera - Sanders County Attorney
1111 Main Street
P.O. Box 519
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
*******@*************.**.***
Douglas D. Harris - Attorney at Law
Douglas Harris Law Offices
P.O. Box 7937
Missoula, MT 59807-7937
*********@***********.***
Gregory S. Munro - Faculty Advisor
Professor of Law - Pretrial Advocacy, Trial Practice, Insurance Law
The University of Montana School of Law
Missoula, MT 59801
****.*****@********.***
Amy K. Lord - Attorney at Law
Lord Law Office, P.C.
327 W. Pine St.
Missoula, MT 59802
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Traci Shinabarger - Program Director
A.W.A.R.E., Missoula Youth Homes
110 W. Franklin
Missoula, MT 59801
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