Experience

Tulane University Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Career Counselor

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Provides career development counseling and assistance to J.D. students with their job search for summer and permanent positions. Additional focuses include coordinating On-Campus Interview Programming.

• Senior Program Director

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2022

  Plans, manages and coordinates on- and off-campus interview programs and job fairs. Facilitates and develops educational programming to provide opportunities for students to develop their career goals and knowledge of the legal industry.



J. Patton Law, LLC

• New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Independent Business Owner

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2022

  J. Patton Law, LLC offers personalized solutions for individuals in need of easy to understand service and one-on-one counseling. Experienced attorney, Jessica P. McClain will meet with you to discuss your needs and work with you to develop a concrete plan to navigate your legal issues. J. Patton Law offers services in personal injury, will preparation and successions, and general civil matters. Message or email to arrange a phone or in person meeting. J. Patton Law, LLC offers personalized solutions for individuals in need of easy to understand service and one-on-one counseling. Experienced attorney, Jessica P. McClain will meet with you to discuss your needs and work with you to develop a concrete plan to navigate your legal issues. J. Patton Law offers services in personal injury, will preparation and successions, and general civil matters. Message or email to arrange a phone or in person meeting.



Orleans Parish Civil District Court

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019



Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant District Attorney

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2018

  Represent the State of Louisiana in criminal matters in Civil, Municipal, Juvenile and Magistrate Courts. Argue in bench trials and motion hearings. Research and analyze applicable law. Independently manage dockets in Orleans Parish Criminal and Civil Courts. Investigate criminal matters and screen cases by assessing the need to move forward in litigation and handling case through trial. Represent the State of Louisiana in criminal matters in Civil, Municipal, Juvenile and Magistrate Courts. Argue in bench trials and motion hearings. Research and analyze applicable law. Independently manage dockets in Orleans Parish Criminal and Civil Courts. Investigate criminal matters and screen cases by assessing the need to move forward in litigation and handling case through trial.



James Carter & Associates

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Associate

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

  Managed a diverse caseload for growing civil firm. Negotiated personal injury settlements. Delivered legal analysis of personal injury, contractual issues, and other general civil litigation matters. Drafted pleadings, motions, and memoranda. Performed legal research and collaborated closely with legal and non-legal professionals. Provided counsel to clients while building client relationships. Contributed to the firm’s and growth by undertaking administrative and clerical tasks, as well as managerial projects to include researching new systems for implementation in office protocol, accounting, purchasing, and case management.



City of New Orleans

• Special Assistant to Criminal Justice Commissioner

  • Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

  Performing substantive research of criminal justice policy matters and collection of data regarding the same and other topics as needed. Preparing and reviewing memoranda used to facilitate carrying out the Mayoral vision to reduce city’s homicide and overall crime rate. Maintaining the upkeep of heavy calendar obligations, coordinating, and attending various meetings and other arrangements as needed Performing substantive research of criminal justice policy matters and collection of data regarding the same and other topics as needed. Preparing and reviewing memoranda used to facilitate carrying out the Mayoral vision to reduce city’s homicide and overall crime rate. Maintaining the upkeep of heavy calendar obligations, coordinating, and attending various meetings and other arrangements as needed



Loyola College of Law Family Law Clinic

• Student Practitioner

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Managed family law cases including curatorship and custody cases in the 24th Judicial District Court and Civil District Court under attorney supervision. Counseled clients concerning alimony/palimony, spousal and child support, and children's rights. Assisted with verifying and determining visitation agreements. Rigorously involved as point person in performing research, drafting motions, and successfully presented the case for removing a minor child from her biological father as custodial parent and appointing her biological aunt as the sole parent. Researched and resolved issues that arose quickly and effectively when handling time-sensitive emergency concerns. Prepared and reviewed family law cases Counseled clients concerning their legal rights Made court appearances and oral arguments



GEICO

• Claims Adjuster

  • May 2007 - Aug 2008

  Reviewed and analyzed liability insurance claims that covered car accidents that involved bodily injuries that were caused by the company’s policy holder. Investigated and determined liability and coverage status. Negotiated settlements with attorneys, medical providers, and injured clients. Conducted risk management and risk financing. Reviewed and prepared responses to time-sensitive demands. Reviewed and analyzed liability insurance claims that covered car accidents that involved bodily injuries that were caused by the company’s policy holder. Investigated and determined liability and coverage status. Negotiated settlements with attorneys, medical providers, and injured clients. Conducted risk management and risk financing. Reviewed and prepared responses to time-sensitive demands.