Experience

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  Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office

  • Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Assistant District Attorney

    • Oct 2020 - Present
    • Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

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  Chester County District Attorney's Office

  • Certified Legal Intern

    • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

    Represent the Commonwealth in preliminary hearings for cases including charges such as DUI, drug possession, possession with intent to deliver, aggravated and simple assault, theft, retail theft, access device fraud, and forgery Conduct 1543(a) and 1543(b) summary trialsAssist ADAs with trial preparation

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  Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office

  • Norristown, Pennsylvania

  • Certified Legal Intern

    • May 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Norristown, Pennsylvania

    Managed summary appeal listings and conducted de novo summary appeal trialsConducted Gagnon parole and probation violation hearings, guilty pleas, and preliminary hearingsWon internal mock homicide trial competition where rising 3L interns competed against ADAs in front of a judge and jury of ADAs

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  United States Attorneys'​ Offices

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Summer Intern/Violent Crime and Firearms Intern

    • May 2018 - Jan 2019
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    Drafted sentencing memorandums, response memorandums to motions to suppress, 404b motions, and response motions to vacate or set aside sentences Conducted legal research on a variety of criminal cases including armed robbery, violent crimes, theft of major artwork, aggravated identity theft, and organized drug crimeOffered an extended semester internship following summer internship program working specifically with the Violent Crime and Firearm Unit Assisted in the proposal of a Hobbs Act Robbery deterrent initiative that partnered with retail establishmentsAttended pretrial hearings, trials, and sentencingsParticipated in proffers with informants and interviews with law enforcement

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  Law Offices of Lawrence Pauker

  • Norristown, PA

  • Legal Assistant

    • Jun 2014 - May 2018
    • Norristown, PA

    Worked for busy solo practitioner specializing in family lawDrafted pleadings and other legal documents for attorney reviewPrepared and analyzed discovery documents

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  Law Offices of Stanley J. Ellenberg

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Intern

    • Feb 2017 - May 2017
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Assisted the attorneys in preparing for court. Conducted legal research and prepared draft briefs for attorney review. Observed and participated in intake meetings, general client meetings, and depositions

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  Ursinus College

  • Collegeville, Pennsylvania

  • Admissions Senior Fellow

    • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Collegeville, Pennsylvania

    Conducted interviews and information sessions for prospective students and their families. Drafted summaries of prospective students evaluating their social and academic abilities.

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  Center for Academic Support

  • Ursinus College

  • Student Office Assistant

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
    • Ursinus College

    Assisted students in signing up for tutors and supplemental instruction sessions. Completed miscellaneous projects for the faculty members in the office. Entered tutoring data into our computer software and file confidential information. Handled receptionist tasks.

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  Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Summer Intern

    • May 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Participated in intake meetings and worked with juveniles in diversion programs. Communicated with volunteers of the Youth Aid Panel

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  RE/MAX Realty Group

  • Lansdale, Pennsylvania

  • Front Desk Receptionist

    • May 2011 - May 2013
    • Lansdale, Pennsylvania

    Answered phone calls and directed leads to correct agent in the office. Scheduled appointments for showings, inspections, agent previews, and meetings. Processed paperwork concerning the status of property such as new rentals, new sales, new listings, pending, active with contract, etc. Sorted mail and processed and recorded rent checks. Worked as a personal assistant to over thirty agents by making copies, sending e-mails, preparing and sending out newsletters, etc. Maintained office building and advertised for company through social media.