Case Management Private Practice

Lubna Oulmane

***** ******* **, ******* *******, MI 48071 269-***-**** ad5yi9@r.postjobfree.com

LANGUAGES

Conversational French and some Arabic

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Lansing, MI Juris Doctor May 2021

• Dean’s List 2019 & 2020 & 2021

• Certificate of Merit – State and Local Government Law

• Private Practice Externship (January - April 2021) Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Arts- Political Science December 2017

• Alpha Lambda Delta (academic honor society)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

The Law Offices of Houda Berri, PLLC Dearborn, MI

Paralegal/Incoming Staff Attorney June 2022 – Present

• Participated and assisted in preparation for trial by compiling, organizing, and indexing various legal records for filing and service.

• Drafted pleadings, motions, judgments, and orders for filing within different county court systems.

• Performed administrative duties such calendaring appointments, deadlines, organize case files in paper files and case management software, managed logistics of hearings and service of process.

• Aided attorneys with the discovery process by managing discovery requests, revising and compiling records for service.

• Handled client intake information by interfacing with clients, state agencies, and other third-party organizations.

Lakeshore Legal Aid Detroit, MI

Recent Law Grad practicing under MCR 8.120 November 2021 – June 2022

• Provided timely civil legal services to low-income and senior clients and client groups through representation in trial courts, appellate courts and other forums, through litigation, advice, negotiation, drafting and review of legal documents, referrals and administrative advocacy.

• Served clients in a holistic and client centered manner.

• Promoted and maintained civil and professional relationships with clients and members of the judicial system, and members of the public.

• Developed continuing expertise through company training programs to handle increasingly more complex litigation or other projects. ABA Center For Public Interest Chicago, IL

Legal Intern September 2020 – November 2020

• Researched events and organizations for the 2020 National Celebration of Pro Bono primarily focusing on Landlord/Tenant law across the nation.

• Entered information into ABA website for various events around the country focusing on addressing the growing eviction crisis nationwide. Wayne County Probate Court Detroit, MI

Lubna Oulmane

31570 Concord Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071 269-***-**** ad5yi9@r.postjobfree.com Court Clerk to The Hon. Chief Judge Frederick Burton October 2019 - July 2020

• Appropriately applied the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC) Michigan Court Rules (MCR) and court procedures to documents received by the courtroom coordinator.

• Applied legal terminology and MCR within paper flow to accomplish departmental responsibilities.

• Timely and accurately assisted the Court process by ensuring all endorsements, orders, and CourtView docket/hearing information conformed to the Judge’s decisions and were processed in accordance with all phases of the EPIC and the MCR.

• Maintained timely responses to inquiries and requests made by the judge, attorneys, coworkers, management, and the public.

Oliver Law Group Troy, MI

Law Clerk June 2018 - October 2018

Temp Legal Assistant March 2018 - June 2018

• Handled client confidential documents to insure proper completion, such as pre-trial order forms, medical lien questionnaires, and settlement claim forms.

• Prepared cover letters, legal briefs, motions, summons, complaints, appearances, subpoenas, notices, and other written communications for service.

• Drafted and edited amended complaints, Freedom of Information Act requests and interrogatories for service.

• Reviewed discovery packets, police reports, and medical records to draft plaintiff fact sheets, and various pleadings throughout all stages of litigation.

• Used Pacer, TimeMatters, Lexis Advanced, and WestLaw. Lewis, Reed, and Allen Kalamazoo, MI

Staff Assistant August 2017-January 2018

Intern April 2017-August 2017

• Processed old case files to an updated system.

• Trained new staff members on job requirements.

• Answered calls and scheduled attorney meetings with clients.

• Managed and transferred legal documents to courthouses or other firms when needed.

• Filed wills, trusts, and estate plans; scanned, faxed, and delivered such documents upon request; managed client confidential information, insured paperwork properly completed prior to being filed in correct location.

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