Christopher J. Stott, J.D.
**** ******* ****** **** *****, MD 20751
c. 410-***-**** e. ad4e5z@r.postjobfree.com
Summary: Christopher is a dynamic, hard-working legal professional with a proven track record of client delivery. With a strong background in legal research and technical writing, he can quickly master and communicate complex legal subject matters and tailor delivery to meet with a variety of audiences. Christopher has a true passion for public service and enjoys using his legal and analytical talents in support of client-focused solutions. Professional Skills:
Subject and Data Research Stakeholder Relationship Management
Technical Writing and Communications Contract Review and Analysis
General Law Clerk/Paralegal Services Microsoft Office, Westlaw, LexisNexis
Case Review and Management
Education:
Charlotte School of Law, Juris Doctorate 2015
Mount St. Mary’s University, Bachelor of Arts, concert piano, music composition 2007
Professional Experience:
Law Clerk, CLJ Consulting, LLC May 2023-September 2023
Work in support of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Enforcement and Distribution
Prepare summary reports and briefing materials for SEC Attorneys
Conduct legal research utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw, and assess reports and case files to provide legal recommendations
Draft and review briefs, legal memoranda, and other documents to ensure quality and accuracy
Drafting Action Memorandums and Motions and filing them in the appropriate state and federal courts.
Paralegal Specialist/Law Clerk, Amentum (formally known as Pacific Architects and Engineers, PAE) August 2019-April 2023
Work in support of the United States Department of Justice Commercial Litigation Branch
Serve as an investigative claims liaison between the Department and other federal agencies such as the Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the 1
Social Security Administration
Assess reports and case files in order to provide legal recommendations
Prepare summary reports and briefing materials for DOJ Attorneys
Provide technical writing assistance to Department attorneys
Review briefs, legal memoranda, and other documents to ensure quality and accuracy Law clerk, Salzberg and Schloss, P.A. September 2018- August 2019
Reviewed and prepared client case files and discussed legal recommendations with the attorney
Drafted and managed client correspondence
Conducted legal research utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw for the attorney regarding personal injury cases
Drafted and prepared legal memorandums and other pleadings which were filed in the appropriate state court
Law Clerk, Sawyer and Myerberg, P.A. December 2017- September 2018
Conducted legal research utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw and drafted legal memoranda for the attorney
Filed pleadings, complaints, and other documents in the appropriate state court
Reviewed and prepared case files
Conducted client and opposing counsel correspondence Law Clerk, Law Offices of Richard J. Reinhardt May 2012-November 2017
Conducted legal research utilizing both Westlaw and LexisNexis and rafted memorandums of law in regards to legal inquiries assigned by attorney
Drafted pleadings, complaints, motions, and other legal documents which were filed in the appropriate State Court electronically by utilizing the State's online filing database.
Conducted client and counsel correspondence, participated in initial client intake during meetings.
Legislative Assistant, State Senator J.B. Jeninngs, Maryland General Assembly January 2011-August 2011
Provided bill tracking and vote recommendations for the Senator
Researched constituent matters and drafted correspondence to Senator's constituents concerning a multitude of state matters.
Met with constituents and industry stakeholders on key issues 2
Drafted and distributed press releases
Administered finances in annual senatorial scholarship program Legislative Assistant, Maryland House of Delegates, Maryland General Assembly January 2010-September 2010
Provided bill tracking and legislative updates for the Delegate on pending legislation
Drafting and providing correspondence for the Delegate regarding press releases for the media and correspondence concerning constituent matters.
Assisted with the general administration of the Delegate's Office to ensure thoroughness and efficiency.
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