Legal Intern

Brandon A. Pepper, J.D.

**** ***** ****** **. ***** Land, TX 77478 832-***-**** **************@*****.***

PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

Highly organized law graduate seeking paralegal position to develop legal research skill and expertise in the practice of law. Provides thorough and precise research, meticulous detail orientation, confident public speaking and natural leadership ability. Experienced in legal research and drafting. Proficient in Westlaw, LexisNexis, ProDoc, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, ProjectManager; MacOS and Windows. Currently enrolled in Spanish language course, expect fluency upon completion.

EDUCATION

Saint Mary’s University School of Law,

San Antonio, Texas

Doctor of Jurisprudence, May, 2012

The University of Houston,

Houston, Texas, Bachelor of Arts, August, 2008

Political Science; Psychology

Legal Research and Writing I and II - Texas Civil Procedure I and II - Texas Criminal Procedure - Federal Civil Procedure - Evidence - Contracts - Mediation - Negotiation

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

LONE STAR LEGAL AID, HOUSTON, TEXAS, OCTOBER 2016 – PRESENT

LEGAL INTERN

Draft legal memos, petitions, answers, and client communiques. Standard filing and E-Filing with the court clerk. Methodically document all procedure and work product in ProjectManager software. Represent indigent clients in eviction proceedings in the Justice of the Peace courts including application of Alternative Dispute Resolution methods and case litigation. Aid managing and staff attorneys in District and County Court proceedings. Analyze open case issues for creative solutions and determination of case priority. Interview clients and adverse parties. Draft client intake forms. Review closed files for federal compliance.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Developed skills in leadership, personnel management, customer service, and creative solution design throughout 15 years of professional experience.

ASSOCIATIONS

Senator, Student Bar Association

Service Chairman, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity

Treasurer, Technology and Intellectual Property Law Association

Historian, Military Law Association

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

Pro Bono Service Award

Volunteer, Audie L. Murphy Veteran’s Affairs Hospital Veteran’s Clinics

Volunteer, San Antonio Bar Association Community Justice Wills Clinics

Volunteer, San Antonio Charities’ Ask-A-Lawyer Programs

Volunteer, Saint Mary’s University, School of Law, People’s Law School

Volunteer, Proyecto Azteca Alternative Spring Break

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