Keonna R. England, Esquire

314-***-****~ad4z14@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY

Passionate attorney with an entrepreneurial spirit and mission for Human Rights with international experience and exposure. Seeking to make global legal changes within the Human Rights arena.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LegalPeople, remote Sept 2023- present

Document Review Attorney

Systematically examine documents related to pending litigation and regulatory investigations.

Ensure document responsiveness, and adherence to privilege and confidentiality standards.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of legal processes and compliance requirements, contributing to effective legal support.

Stange Law Firm, Arnold, MO Apr 2022- Sept 2023

Associate Attorney

Conducted all consultations for potential clients, resulting in an 85% retention rate.

Trained new attorneys and staff on dealing with clients during difficult life circumstances.

Recognized as the most empathetic attorney through firm’s merit system.

Trust Pointe One, remote Jan 2021- Mar 2022

Document Review Attorney

Conducted meticulous electronic evidence discovery and analysis.

Scrutinized client documents on a page-by-page basis, demonstrating a keen eye for detail.

Proficiently determined the suitability for production to legal counsel.

Missouri State Public Defenders, St. Louis, Missouri Feb 2020-Nov 2020

Assistant Public Defender

Advocated for and represented criminal defendants in diverse criminal proceedings.

Developed a comprehensive understanding of legal processes on the state and federal levels.

Managed all immigrant cases and assigned them to staff based on their familiarity with immigration law.

Stange Law Firm, PC, Troy, Missouri May 2019 – Jan 2020

Junior Associate Attorney

Composed and filed legal documents related to family law across multiple counties in Missouri.

Provided strategic consultation and advice to clients on various family law matters.

Effectively communicated and negotiated with opposing counsel during legal disputes.

Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, Melbourne Australia Apr 2018 – Aug 2018

Immigration/International Human Rights Attorney

Produced and filed legal documents for clients pursuing asylum from their home countries in Australia.

Facilitated client advocacy skills to empower them in court proceedings.

Successfully appealed a petition for a Sudanese client seeking political asylum.

Drafted comprehensive international country reports, providing judges with valuable insights for consideration during clients’ protection visa evaluations.

Ernst & Young, Charlotte, North Carolina Apr 2017 – Aug 2017

Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services Document Review

Conducted electronic evidence discovery, specializing in the review of financial reports.

Meticulously reviewed a spectrum of contracts, including leases and parking agreements. Ensured a comprehensive understanding of contractual obligations.

Cabinet Ludwig Leblanc, Port au Prince, Haiti July 2016 - Aug 2016

Comparative Law Course/ Intern

Conducted in-depth legal research and authored scholarly note on due process.

Engaged in constructive discussions with legal professionals and participated in criminal trial observations.

LICENSE

Missouri UBE Feb 2019

Missouri Bar Number: 71520

EDUCATION

University of North Dakota Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota Dec 2018

Juris Doctor, Expected December 2018

Activities: Immigration Law Society; International Human Rights Organization

University of Missouri- Columbia, Columbia, Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Human Development

Activities: Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK); Grant Elementary Mentoring Program

KEY SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Legal Technologies

Planning and Organization

Negotiation

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Communication and Collaboration

Legal Industry Knowledge

Language Skills: Spanish (basic level), Korean- reading, writing (basic level)

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