Experience

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  The law offices of simon & associates

  Jul 2006 - Jan 2009

  Legal assistant

  Supported toxic tort, mass tort, federal admin law, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases by drafting and editing motions, interrogatories, complaints and other legal documents. Kept case deadlines, filed e-discovery, scheduled depositions, hearings, etc., among multiple attorneys. • Performed legal research using Lexis Nexis and prepared presentations for trials and hearings. • Prepped attorneys each day during multi-week trials. • Worked closely with expert witnesses. Show less

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  Northern virginia law group

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2012

  Litigation law clerk

  Worked as the sole law clerk to multiple attorneys in a small but very busy bankruptcy and civil litigation firm. Managed cases from start to end which required: meeting with potential clients, calculating claim values, requesting and documenting medical records, drafting demand letters, and preparing counsel and clients for depositions. Drafted and filed by hand, and via the ECF, PACER, and Casefile Express systems: bankruptcy petitions, civil pleadings, motions, interrogatories, unlawful detainers, orders etc. Managed discovery deadlines and billed hours using Time Matters software and eventually became the chief negotiator for the firm after establishing a very successful record settling clients’ debt and later in real estate agreements. • Managed and supported civil litigation (40-50 cases simultaneously) involving: foreclosure defense, family law, landlord tenant law, personal injury, and bankruptcy.• Prepared hundreds of Ch. 7, 13, and 11 Bankruptcy petitions/plans using E-Z File.• Performed extensive research and wrote hundreds of legal memos utilizing both Westlaw and Lexis Nexis. Show less

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  Law offices of ricky malik, p.c.

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  Supervising paralegal/office manager

  I filled a temporary position for the firm where I prepared dozens of motions and applications for filing with USCIS and the Immigration Court for Arlington, Virginia. This required knowledge of Asylum, NACARA, Prosecutorial Discretion, DACA, and Cancellation of Removal law and practice procedure. • Worked collaboratively with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Office of Refugee Resettlement to ascertain the location of minors detained while crossing the border and reunited them with their families. • Significant motions practice, 50+ (bond, change of venue, Matter of Avetisyan, Admin Closure, Prosecutorial Discretion).• Used social media to promote firm and improve contact with potential clients.• Managed and modified workloads of subordinates to increase office workflow and efficiency.• Modified business practices to increase work product. • Used social media to promote firm and improve contact with potential clients. Show less

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  Law offices of arthur cook

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2015

  Associate attorney

  I lead a small team who work collaboratively to complete litigation tasks in high pressure situations and under short deadlines. This includes immigration work as well as civil litigation pleadings, motions, and discovery. I primarily practice before the EOIR Immigration Courts for Arlington, Virginia, and Baltimore, Maryland. Also, I was previously admitted before both courts on a limited basis as a law school graduate under the supervision of counsel.

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  Rencher law group, p.c.

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Associate attorney

  I served a multifaceted role including collaboration on civil litigation, general counsel, and criminal matters including both writing and successfully arguing law and motion. As general counsel, reviewed and advised clients regarding IP due diligence, M&A, and financing transactions and other complex procurement projects involving rapid growth companies. Daily duties involved managing junior associates and law clerks to complete complex litigation projects including drafting demands and filing: complaints, responsive pleadings, and Summary Judgment Motions. Also, managed cases from intake to resolution, including preparing witnesses and exhibits for: depositions, evidentiary hearings, mediations, and trials. I achieved a successful record defending criminal clients at hearings including but not limited to arraignments, pretrial hearings, suppression motions, preliminary hearings, 995 motions and sentencing hearings. Show less

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  Farmers insurance

  Sept 2015 - now

  As a Reserve Field Manager with Farmers Insurance I work with qualified candidates and assist them in launching their new careers as Independent Agency Managers affiliated with Farmers Insurance. I take the role of trainer and business consultant for new and existing agents. Strategic Consulting Area: Agency Development & Sales Insight Management Solutions (SIMS) Specific Responsibilities: Operations• Assist the District Manager with meeting growth goals, managing agents, and profit & loss, • Support Agents in a analysis of policy documents and contract review. Marketing• Analyze, propose, and establish new aggressive marketing initiatives• Recommend procedures to develop new lead sources for potential new business Leadership• Serve as business consultant to agents and the District Manager in Agency Development efforts • In partnership with the Farmers Corporate Management monitor and review agents progress Show less