Legal Assistant

Dana M. Souser

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Sun City, AZ 85351

Mobile: 623-***-****

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EDUCATION

Arizona Summit School of Law, Phoenix, AZ

Juris Doctorate, December 2014

Activities: Family Law Association, Public Interest Law Association, Trial Advocacy Club for

Litigation Experience, Phoenix School of Law Women’s Association, Arizona Women’s Law

Association, National Day of Adoption, Salvation Army

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Candidate, 2005-2007

Arizona State University, Glendale, AZ

Masters of Education in Secondary Education, May 2002

Emphasis in Educational Technology

Arizona State University, Glendale, AZ

Bachelor of Arts in English, May 1997

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Summer 2014

Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, AZ

Student Extern

Researched relevant case law. Drafted rulings on motions, such as motions to dismiss, compel and

for a decision without a hearing. Abstract depositions and developed fact responses for defending

against motions for summary judgment.

Family Law Clinic, Summer 2014

Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, AZ

Student Clinician

Acted as the lead attorney on family law cases. Worked with clients from the beginning of a family

law case through its conclusion. Gathered information and documents. Prepared court filings.

Appeared at court status conferences, mandatory mediation, and court hearing. Represented clients

seeking dissolutions of their marriages, parenting plan modifications, and child support orders with

respect to the residential care of their children. Represented clients seeking to petition for adoption.

Analyzed and presented findings to the supervising Clinic professor - both orally and in writing.

Interviewed litigants to determine the relevant legal issues presented.

Human Services Campus Legal Assistance Clinic, Spring 2014

Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, AZ

Student Clinician

Dana M. Souser

10628 W. Augusta Dr.

Sun City, AZ 85351

Mobile: 623-***-****

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Responsible for the intake and interviewing of homeless persons. Provided legal advice and

assistance regarding criminal convictions, social security, landlord/tenant, family law, child support,

estate planning, and debt related issues. Analyzed and presented findings to the supervising Clinic

professor - both orally and in writing. Assisted clients with preparing paperwork to expunge

criminal convictions and quash criminal warrants. Provided guidance on how to request the court

convert fines to community service. Gained an understanding of the operation of the Homeless

Court. Assisted clients in completing legal paperwork needed to file for dissolution of marriage.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Instructional Designer

• Worked in the higher education industry as an Instructional Designer for over 12 years.

• Managed the design, development and delivery of online course content.

• Edited guides and other instructional materials for grammar, clarity, and consistency.

• Developed and maintained training materials including self-help documents and online

tutorials.

• Negotiated faculty curriculum development contracts.

• Developed policies and enforced regulations regarding copyright infringements.

• Ensured course materials were ADA compliant.

• Produced instructional materials including video, graphics, and interactive media elements

for online learners.

• Collaborated with geographically distributed faculty, instructional designers, and school

administrators to prepare high-quality, interactive online courses.

• Produced instructional materials including video, graphics, and interactive media elements

for online learners.

• Prepared and presented faculty seminars and workshops.

EMPLOYMENT

• Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Tempe, AZ, 02/11 – 07/12

• Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ, 09/10 – 02/11

• Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL, 03/10 – 07/10

• Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, 10/09 – 03/10

• Renaissance Personnel Group, Scottsdale, AZ, 07/09 – 10/09

• Food Services Group of America, Scottsdale, AZ, 05/09 – 07/09

• Arizona State University, College of Engineering, Tempe, AZ, 07/07 – 05/09

• Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ, 08/06 – 06/07

• Apollo Group, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, 04/02 – 08/06

Dana M. Souser

10628 W. Augusta Dr.

Sun City, AZ 85351

Mobile: 623-***-****

********@*******.***********.***

SKILLS

Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Project Manager, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Various

Instructional Design Tools

Dana M. Souser

10628 W. Augusta Dr.

Sun City, AZ 85351

Mobile: 623-***-****

********@*******.***********.***

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