Quality Civil

MICHAEL KARBER

*** *. *** ******, ***. ***-*** Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-***-**** *******@*****.*** CAREER GOALS

Accomplished and experienced (10+ years) paralegal/law clerk with effective organization, remarkable writing, exceptional research and strong communication skills seeking position to continue to provide high-quality, reliable and cost-effective litigation support for attorneys in general civil law and family law practice. SKILLS & ABILITIES

RESEARCH

Well-honed capabilities in conducting comprehensive, detailed and thorough legal research.

• Capable professional knowledge of sophisticated legal concepts and complex legal issues and terminology.

• Proficiency in efficient and cost-effective use of research resources like Westlaw, Lexis, Fastcase, etc. WRITING

Extensive experience in drafting high quality memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, motions and briefs.

Demonstrated ability to convert complicated facts and issues into concise and understandable work product.

Practiced writing style designed to produce persuasive, useful and effective work product. COMMUNICATION

Adept abilities to persuasively explain and communicate complex legal arguments in motions and briefing.

Experienced in interviewing and screening clients, witnesses and experts.

Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work well with others in demanding environment. RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT

JEFFREY M. PROPER PLLC PHOENIX, AZ Jan. 2010 to Present Litigation Paralegal

Draft and prepare pleadings, motions and briefs in civil and family law matters.

• Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and drafting jury instructions.

• Co-authored briefing in multiple appeals to Division One of the Court of Appeals. AWSM TECHNOLOGY L.L.C. PHOENIX, AZ Nov. 2006 to Dec. 2009 Corporate Paralegal

Served as liaison between company and outside counsel.

• Analyzed statutes, decisions, codes, and regulations affecting or regulating business operations.

• Responsible for management, negotiation and resolution of customer complaints. CATES, HANSEN, SARGEANT & RAKESTRAW PLLC PHOENIX, AZ Nov. 2004 to Oct. 2006 Associate Attorney

Supported litigators with research and drafting in civil, criminal and family law matters.

• Responsible for screening potential clients over the phone and in person.

• Co-authored briefing for successful appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA TUCSON, AZ Sept. 1986 to May 1990

• B.S. Psychology

LEWIS & CLARK NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW PORTLAND, OR Sept. 1990 to Dec. 1994

• J.D. Juris Doctorate

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