Lawyer

Attorney

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

Contract Attorney

• Nov 2014 - May 2015

Litigation Associate

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

Litigation experience includes: (i) preparing pleadings and motions; (ii) arguing motions on behalf of clients in state court; (iii) propounding and responding to discovery matters; and (iv) drafting, negotiating and finalizing settlement agreements. Litigation experience includes: (i) preparing pleadings and motions; (ii) arguing motions on behalf of clients in state court; (iii) propounding and responding to discovery matters; and (iv) drafting, negotiating and finalizing settlement agreements.

Law Clerk - Law Division, Civil Part

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

Perform legal research and draft memoranda on various motions in civil practice and procedure, which include but are not limited to summary judgment, discovery, orders to show cause, and motions in limine. Advise judge on evidentiary challenges arising during trial. Collaborate with the judge in identifying applicable law for jury charges. Participate in settlement conferences. Mediate disputes for special civil claims and broker binding settlement agreements between litigants.

Law Clerk - Chancery Division, Family Part

• Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda of law and findings of fact pertaining to post judgment matrimonial and domestic violence motions for review by the judge. Maintained the judge's motion calendar, including but not limited to scheduling adjournments, withdrawals and supplemental submissions. Reviewed financial information provided by litigants to calculate child support, alimony, and portions of equitable distribution.

Intern for the Urban Revitalization Project

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

Conducted legal research and drafted legal memorandum with a focus on the Section 236 program of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Attended meetings and incorporated official opinions in a memorandum between New Jersey's Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the most current developments in affordable housing law. Conducted legal research and drafted legal memorandum with a focus on the Section 236 program of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Attended meetings and incorporated official opinions in a memorandum between New Jersey's Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the most current developments in affordable housing law.

Student Director

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

Trained students to use the IRS TaxWise Program to prepare and e-file federal and state tax returns for low to moderate income individuals. Performed quality review checks on individual returns prepared by student volunteers before submitting it to the Internal Revenue Service and other state agencies. Trained students to use the IRS TaxWise Program to prepare and e-file federal and state tax returns for low to moderate income individuals. Performed quality review checks on individual returns prepared by student volunteers before submitting it to the Internal Revenue Service and other state agencies.

Judicial Intern

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

Conducted legal research, prepared bench memoranda and provided recommendations on various pre-trial and post-trial motions. Assisted judge in courtroom proceedings and pre-trial conferences. Conducted legal research, prepared bench memoranda and provided recommendations on various pre-trial and post-trial motions. Assisted judge in courtroom proceedings and pre-trial conferences.

Legal Clerk

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Drafted and filed Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy petitions on behalf of debtors with the United States Bankruptcy Court. Drafted motions and affidavits. Assisted in negotiating agreements between creditors and clients to resolve relief from stay motions. Prepared bankruptcy schedules and complied with requests for information from the United States Trustee. Drafted and filed Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy petitions on behalf of debtors with the United States Bankruptcy Court. Drafted motions and affidavits. Assisted in negotiating agreements between creditors and clients to resolve relief from stay motions. Prepared bankruptcy schedules and complied with requests for information from the United States Trustee.

Student Volunteer

• Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

Prepared and filed federal and state income tax returns for low to moderate income individuals. Prepared and filed federal and state income tax returns for low to moderate income individuals.

Legal Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Intern

• Jan 2010 - May 2010