Paralegal, Law Clerk

Alexandra C. Miller

*** **** **** ***** ***** Westfield, Indiana 46074

Phone: 317-***-**** E-Mail: *********@*****.*** Education

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law May 2016 Doctor of Jurisprudence Indianapolis, IN

GPA: 3.05/4.00

v Vice President and Secretary, Family Law Society v Participant, Intramural Moot Court Competition, Fall 2014 v Participant, Student Ambassador Program

v Mentor, McKinney Mentor Program

v Volunteer, Guardian Ad Litem, Kids’ Voice of Indiana v Student Representative, Barbri Bar Review

Indiana University Bloomington May 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Minor in Biology and in Psychology Bloomington, IN GPA: 3.69/4.00, Cumulative GPA for Major: 3.94/4.00 v Dean’s List, six semesters

v Member, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity

v Volunteer for Legal Advocacy Program, Middle Way House, Inc. v Volunteer, Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project

v Dance Group Representative, Indiana University Dance Marathon v Member, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity – Beta Pi Chapter Experience

Certified Legal Intern August 2015 – May 2016

Civil Practice Clinic Indianapolis, IN

v Represent low-income clients in civil matters such as expungement, divorce, and protective orders with attorney supervision

v Attend hearings with clients and represent them at same with supervisor present v Draft and file all appearances, motions, and petitions for clients with the court v Interview and frequently meet with clients to provide updates regarding their case, answer any questions they may have, and get any necessary paperwork signed Court Staff, Bailiff May 2015 – September 2015

Marion County Criminal Court 11, Arrestee Processing Center Indianapolis, IN v Record official minutes of court sessions while assisting to the judge on the bench v Prepare warrants and new files for judge’s review prior to court sessions v Interview arrestees to obtain the information necessary to determine bond amounts v Assist law enforcement officers in obtaining new case numbers for search warrants v Update cases after court sessions in Marion County’s case management system Legal Research Assistant January 2015 – May 2016

Professor Margaret Ryznar, IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law Indianapolis, IN v Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on issues pertaining to family law such as common law marriage, cohabitation, and alimony

v Compile various family law news articles every two weeks to be used in IU McKinney’s Family Law Blog

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State Trial Court Externship January 2015 – April 2015 Judge Gary Miller, Civil Court 3 Indianapolis, IN

Judge Christina Klineman, Criminal Court 17

v Develop knowledge of the judicial process while attending hearings, jury trials, and sitting in on telephonic conferences

v Conduct legal research and draft memoranda regarding issues such as the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, illegal searches and seizures, and the admissibility of evidence for an Effects of Battery defense

v Develop knowledge of the court’s inner-office filing systems Law Clerk December 2012- Present

Robin Niehaus, Robin B. Niehaus, PC Indianapolis, IN v Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, and correspondence v Prepare Marital Estate Worksheets on large dissolution matters by analyzing client assets and debts from discovery

v Conduct legal research and draft memoranda regarding issues such as child support and custody

v Develop knowledge of the litigation process while attending hearings, client conferences, and mediations

v Hone organizational skills while coordinating and managing attorney’s daily schedule v Grasp concept of billing for time and entering time into the Timeslips billing software Legal Intern Summer 2012, May – August

Willis Huiras, Huiras Law Indianapolis, IN

v Attended depositions and summarized testimonies in preparation for trial v Conducted legal research regarding issues such as personal injury and insurance claims v Developed knowledge of inner-office filing, as well as filing documents with the Courts Sales Associate May 2010 - Present

Legacy VIP Club, Klipsch Music Center Noblesville, IN v Hone interpersonal skills while attending to and interacting with customers of all ages v Collaborate with fellow staff members to meet department sales goals

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