Objective

To obtain a position in a law firm or attorney’s office as a file clerk that offers me the ability to utilize my existing skills as well as expand upon them. In addition, I would like to assist my employer in their growth and provide the best level of service to their clients.

Skills & Abilities

Expertise in effective communication & leadership

More than 30-years of experience as a consultant & paralegal working in Business Law, Civil Law, Prison Law, Criminal Law, & Federal Law

Certificate of Completion in Computer Literacy (391 hours)

Work Experience

Legal Consultant & Assistant

Pelican Bay State Prison Inmates

1986 - 2023

Assisted clients during Jury Selection & Voir Dire Procedures

Assisted in preparing witnesses for trial

Participated in Court Strategy development with various attorneys

Knowledgeable in Business Law, Civil Law, Prison Law, Criminal Law, & Federal Court Procedures

Experienced with Habeas Corpus Procedures & Proceedings at both the State & Federal levels

Author

“How to Survive in Prison” (non-fiction)

Used personal experience to highlight prison life and included legal aspects emphasizing how to file for an appeal and/or how to contact and work with private attorneys

Discussed the legal aspects of the 2011 – 2013 Pelican Bay Hunger Strike

Several Action & Adventure novels (fiction)

Education

Blackstone Career Institute

Criminal Justice and Procedures

November 2010 – November 2011

Criminon El Ron Harbor Institute

The Communications Tool Course

July 2008 – July 2009

Ohio University

Business Law Certificate

September 2002 – May 200

Blackstone School of Law

Paralegal Certificate

October 1995 – November 1996

Tracy High School

High School Diploma

August 1972 – June 1976

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