OVERVIEW

Scrupulous attention to details and meeting deadlines, outstanding work product and profitability... targeting long-term association with a law firm that will benefit from an industrious, passionate, and proactive paralegal with strong academic/experiential preparation and innate talents for analysis, logic, recital, and persuasive argument.

EXPERIENCE

CPE/INMATE LEGAL ADVOCATE 2016 - 2023

ADCRR

Performed case analysis, research, drafted correspondence, affidavits, memoranda, and arguments. Prepared and assisted in filing all documents for every phase of litigation, from initial notice through final resolution, for criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts. Facilitated various classes/workshops.

Appeals PCR’s Petitions for Review Federal Habeas Corpus Applications for COA Petitions for Post-Conviction DNA Testing State Tort Actions Federal Actions under 42 USC §1983 100% Success in Motions for Summary Judgement

Experience in the following areas of practice: Fraud Breach of Contract/Duty Malpractice

Negligence Personal Injury Use of Excessive Force Assault Burglary Drug Possession/Sales

Kidnapping Prostitution Sexual/DCAC Offenses Theft PROJECT MANAGER 2004 - 2013

Prescott Kitchen & Bath, The Home Depot, K & B Designs Interview/qualify clients to uncover their needs and objectives. Utilize 20/20 CAD program to design spaces to client specifications, generate proof sheets and blueprints, and create detailed instructions for installation teams and subcontractors. Liaise with installers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers to maintain product and project quality controls. Oversee all aspects of client/account maintenance and project management operations.

EDUCATION

BLACKSTONE Allentown, PA

Diploma in Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies (Graduated with Honors: 4.0 GPA) Courses included: Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Contracts, Torts, Corporations, Trusts, Partnerships, Real Property, Wills & Probate, Legal Research, History of Law, and Ethics Advanced Continuing Professional Education (4.0 GPA) Civil Litigation, Criminal Law/Procedure, Investigations, and Client/Witness Interviews KRISTOPHER J. ANDREWS

LEGAL ASSISTANT adxts4@r.postjobfree.com 480-***-**** KNOWLEDGE Page Two

Procedural, substantive and constitutional law; Principles and precedents controlling trial, pre- trial, post-conviction, appeals, federal habeas and §1983 proceedings.

Jurisdiction and function of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies.

Statutes, court rules and practices, rules of citation, Legal research methods and sources, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, Shepard’s, and library materials.

Ethical considerations and requirements for legal professionals. SKILLS

In-depth case analysis including fact investigations, evaluating transcripts and law enforcement reports, recognizing legal issues embedded within fact patterns and documents, preparing accurate summaries and memoranda.

Identify, analyze, and understand complex legal issues, formulate legal theories, strategies and arguments, and write about them clearly and accurately.

Integrate and synthesize information from multiple sources to formulate memoranda and arguments.

Prepare, draft, and edit documents and correspondence in conformity with the firm's specifications and/or rules of court.

Conduct comprehensive client and witness interviews. ABILITIES

Deliver practical solutions to the most complex and difficult legal issues.

Deftly handle multifaceted legal issues and different subject matter within same case.

Work well under pressure and effectively manage multiple concurrent demands while appropriately prioritizing competing responsibilities.

Handle high volume of work under stressful conditions while maintaining high quality work product and meeting deadlines.

Grasp and appreciate points made by others - whether by clients, colleagues, case attorney, judge’s ruling or opposing counsel’s argument.

Exercise sound discretion in making ethical decisions/determinations and providing advice.

Work well with the public and all personality types; take direction and critique well.

Open and responsive to working independently or in tandem with colleagues and/or supervisors. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Member: American Bar Association (ABA)

Member: National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA) AVAILABILITY

Sample briefs and references available upon request. Available to start on or after June 12, 2023

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