Experience

David Stephen Zalob

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  San Francisco Bay Area Researched and wrote memos and briefs for pending cases, including on fraud, insurance, landlord/tenant disputes. Reviewed contracts, leases, insurance policies, etc. Assisted in client meetings on case strategy and legal options.



San Francisco Public Defender's Office

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Law Student and Legal Intern

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  San Francisco Bay Area Appeared in court for criminal defendants under attorney supervision, including in arraignments, preliminary hearings, and legal motions. Researched and wrote memos on case issues. Drafted motions. Met and interviewed clients. Assisted attorneys with trial preparation. Reviewed evidence and audio/visual media such as body-worn-camera footage.



NEW MEXICO INNOCENCE AND JUSTICE PROJECT

• United States
• Legal Services

• Legal Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Conducted and summarized client intake interviews for innocence project and identified legal issues. Corresponded with clients. Reviewed and organized previous cases and case documents. Conducted client intake interviews and corresponded with clients in expungement clinic. Conducted client intake interviews with asylum seekers.



The Law Offices of Cliff Gardner

• Office Manager and Paralegal

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  Berkeley, California Assisted on high-profile criminal cases. Corresponded with clients. Analyzed and compiled case information for oral arguments. Drafted form motions. Filed legal documents and briefs with courts. Researched legal issues and analyzed evidence. Cite-checked appellate briefs. Reviewed camera footage and provided updates to incarcerated clients. Handled administrative matters such as calendaring, ordering supplies, and greeting clients.



Pima County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Defender’s Office Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Assisted attorneys in legal proceedings. Reviewed client recordings. Conducted investigative research.



The Highland Partners

• Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Hosted open houses for residential real estate firm. Oversaw home renovation projects. Handled social media marketing. Prepared disclosure documents.



The Law Offices of Cliff Gardner

• Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Berkeley, CA Worked on appellate cases reviewing legal citations, case files, and police footage