Young-Drake Resume
Reginald Young-Drake 2 M Street NE, Apt. 326 Washington, D.C. 20002
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EDUCATION
Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor Candidate Expected May 2022
Honors: Howard University School of Law Merit Scholarship
GPA: 82.82/100
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice | Minor in Psychology December 2015
Honors: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Award winner
Dean’s List (Spring 2014 and Summer 2015)
Activities: Black Student Union member
EXPERIENCE
Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman, & Fitch, P.C., Washington, D.C.
Paralegal May 2018 – Aug. 2019
? Assisted attorneys in large class action lawsuits including in a lawsuit filed against the government during the 2018 government shutdown by reaching out to class members, drafting correspondence letters, and organizing spreadsheets with client information and documentation.
? Assisted attorneys with preparing hearing exhibit folders, client spreadsheets, and witness charts
? Provided clerical support such as drafting Table of Contents and authorities, scanning and filing documents pertaining to confidential client information, and client intake.
? Utilized computer applications such as TimeSlips, TimeCapture, Centerbase, and Outlook for time entry, pre-billing, and email correspondence.
? Conducted extensive arbitrator research for arbitration panels being used in mediation and ranked them according to the likelihood to rule in favor of the firm’s client.
Zwicker & Associates, P.C., Jacksonville, FL
Litigation Associate Sept. 2017 – May 2018
? Prepared legal documentation and pleadings for garnishment attorneys review, such as motions, orders, judgments, and dismissals.
? E-filed legal documents using the Florida court e-filing portal.
? Handled hundreds of client accounts and maintained status reports for every stage of the litigation.
? Received a stellar performance review and earned a ten percent raise after three months of employment.
The Law Offices of Reginald Estell, Jr., Jacksonville, FL
Legal Intern Jan. 2017 – Sept. 2017
? Proofread attorney demand letters and other documents for personal injury and criminal defense cases.
? Assisted with client intake.
? Observed depositions and hearings.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Thurgood Marshall Academy, Washington, D.C. Sept. 2019 – current
Volunteer
? Mentored and taught high school students about legal concepts and how to succeed in law school
INTERESTS
? Watching and playing basketball (Go Lakers!) and performing spoken word poetry
Reginald Young-Drake 2 M Street NE, Apt. 326 Washington, D.C. 20002
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EDUCATION
Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor Candidate Expected May 2022
Honors: Howard University School of Law Merit Scholarship
GPA: 82.82/100
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice | Minor in Psychology December 2015
Honors: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Award winner
Dean’s List (Spring 2014 and Summer 2015)
Activities: Black Student Union member
EXPERIENCE
Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman, & Fitch, P.C., Washington, D.C.
Paralegal May 2018 – Aug. 2019
? Assisted attorneys in large class action lawsuits including in a lawsuit filed against the government during the 2018 government shutdown by reaching out to class members, drafting correspondence letters, and organizing spreadsheets with client information and documentation.
? Assisted attorneys with preparing hearing exhibit folders, client spreadsheets, and witness charts
? Provided clerical support such as drafting Table of Contents and authorities, scanning and filing documents pertaining to confidential client information, and client intake.
? Utilized computer applications such as TimeSlips, TimeCapture, Centerbase, and Outlook for time entry, pre-billing, and email correspondence.
? Conducted extensive arbitrator research for arbitration panels being used in mediation and ranked them according to the likelihood to rule in favor of the firm’s client.
Zwicker & Associates, P.C., Jacksonville, FL
Litigation Associate Sept. 2017 – May 2018
? Prepared legal documentation and pleadings for garnishment attorneys review, such as motions, orders, judgments, and dismissals.
? E-filed legal documents using the Florida court e-filing portal.
? Handled hundreds of client accounts and maintained status reports for every stage of the litigation.
? Received a stellar performance review and earned a ten percent raise after three months of employment.
The Law Offices of Reginald Estell, Jr., Jacksonville, FL
Legal Intern Jan. 2017 – Sept. 2017
? Proofread attorney demand letters and other documents for personal injury and criminal defense cases.
? Assisted with client intake.
? Observed depositions and hearings.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Thurgood Marshall Academy, Washington, D.C. Sept. 2019 – current
Volunteer
? Mentored and taught high school students about legal concepts and how to succeed in law school
INTERESTS
? Watching and playing basketball (Go Lakers!) and performing spoken word poetry