Kaia Kessler

Experience

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  Castex Energy

  May 2010 - Aug 2012

  GeoTech, Assistant to Head of Geology

   - Briefed credit and partnership agreements as a specially assigned project by the Chief Executive Officer. - Employed illustrator for mapping and cartography; participated in several important projects. - Implemented a competitor analysis system for executive strategic planning.

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  Kaia Nicole Lubanko

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  Freelance Writer

  • Authored numerous types of documents for clients from personalized fiction to demand letters and instructions.• Created, reviewed, and edited documents.• Developed and launched a marketing/advertising campaign fielding multiple clients within weeks of opening.

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  The Schaffer Firm

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Law Clerk

  • Conducted initial client intake, including phone interviews and mail communication.• Performed research on laws and submitted memos on assigned topics.• Interfaced with clients in prison or at law office to assess needs and prepare/coach for court appearance. • Cite checked attorney briefs and documents for original and appellate cases.• Investigated cases, including surveillance, viewed video evidence, and developed transcripts.• Contacted various law offices to attain information and facilitate transfer of client files. Show less

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  Randall O. Sorrells Legal Clinic at South Texas College of Law

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Student Attorney

  • Served as the office “go to person” across drafting court documents, establishing rapport with clients to glean pertinent information, and effectively dealing with opposing counsel and parties.• Interacted with clients, completed assigned cases, and conducted investigative research. • Wrote memoranda and resolved disputes.• Assisted with preparation for trials, hearings, and depositions; attended client meetings, hearings, arguments, and depositions. • Notable for closing the highest number of cases during semester.• Fulfilled client expectations resulting in numerous referrals from former clients.• Assigned a special case involving children due to exceptional competency. Show less

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  Tilton & Tilton LLP

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2016

  Contract Attorney

  • Worked as a short-term associate attorney on family and personal injury cases.• Conducted initial intake screenings and scheduled consultations with potential new clients.• Developed marketing materials and strategy to improve client experience and increase PNC conversion.

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  Owsley & Associates

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Attorney

  • Worked as firm’s primary criminal defense and traffic attorney.• Responsible for handling all aspects of high-volume caseload, working entire cases from intake to close.• Accurately and quickly analyzed cases and files to assess priority items and determine client needs.• Appeared in court on behalf of clients, and obtained many favorable verdicts.• Hired, managed, and supervised staff for traffic or criminal defense cases.

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  The Charles Johnson Law Firm

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  Attorney

  • Works as firm’s primary traffic attorney and as an associate to Charles Johnson on Class B misdemeanors through 1st Degree felonies, working cases from intake to disposal.• Responsible for appearing in court on behalf of clients, negotiating plea deals, and bringing cases to resolution with justice, accuracy, and speed.• Accurately and quickly analyzes cases and files to assess priority items and determine client needs.• Obtains and reviews discovery, conducts investigations, and uses this information to develop trial strategy. Show less

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  Jon Stephenson Law Firm

  Feb 2018 - now

  Attorney