Objective
I would like to obtain a position as an attorney with a firm that specializes in the practice of maritime/admiralty law.
Experience
The Fenderson Law Firm, Jacksonville, Florida SEPT. 2009 – PRESENT
Legal Assistant
Scheduling hearings and meetings. Coordinating conferences with opposing legal counsel. Drafting pleadings and discovery. Researching relevant case law for current litigation. Preparing and drafting demands in personal injury suits. Communicating with clients and participating in client intake.
Sullivan & Company, Jacksonville, Florida MAY 2008 – MAY 2009
Law Clerk
Researched relevant case law for pending maritime legal issues. Prepared preliminary drafts of pleadings and discovery. Proofed appellate briefs and prepared them for
submission. Constructed chronologies for discovery issues. Scheduled hearings and meetings, coordinated conferences with opposing legal counsel. Performed
administrative functions in maritime law firm. Conducted research to be included in appellate brief for Atl. Sounding Co., Inc. et al. v. Townsend, 129 S.Ct. 2561 (2009).
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Jacksonville, Florida SUMMER 2007
Law Clerk, Predatory Lending Division
Performed legal research and analysis related to class action suits in the subprime mortgage industry. Created memoranda on mortgage-backed securities, which was
presented to the Florida state government. Assisted in preparing motions, answering interrogatories and organized documents during discovery.
Education
Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida
Juris Doctor, May 2009
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in History, cum laude, December 2005
Certification
Admitted to the Florida State Bar in September of 2009.
Skils
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel and Lexis. Outstanding skills in maritime research, the preparation of pleadings and client communications.