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Michele De Witt10102 N Fairview Rd Spokane, WA 99217 805.358.4721 [email protected]
*Washington Bar Member*
EducationAugust 2012 – May 2015 Thomas Jefferson School of Law San Diego, CA
Juris Doctor
January 2011-May 2012 University of Redlands Redlands, CA
Bachelor of Arts, PsychologyAugust 2008 – May 2010 Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA
Completed coursework toward Bachelor of Arts, English/Creative Writing
Experience
February 2016- Current Aldridge Pite, LLP San Diego, CA/ Spokane, WA
Business Analyst Research and document jurisdictional local rule requirements and processes for clients
and firm specific projects Obtain, implement, and maintain nationwide Electronic Case Filing (“ECF”) accounts for
all attorneys firm-wide Obtain and maintain court docketing system (“Inforuptcy”) accounts firm-wide Communicate and coordinate information with Court Clerks in all ninety-four (94)
jurisdictions regarding system procedures and Local Rule requirements
Responsible for gathering and compiling legal data into an organized format for internal and client use
Closely work and assist firm’s business unit managers on multiple special projects including the preparation and electronic filing of pleadings and/or forms on the court docket
Update clients via third party systems with specific case status
January 2016- May 2016 XciteSteps, LLC
Registered Behavior Technician Implement behavior plans with clients Provide 1:1 specialized social and behavior intervention services
to children Keep accurate, thorough, and consistent Applied Behavioral
Analysis data Manage crisis situations and behavior escalations Effectively communicate with supervisors and families
San Diego, CA
Michele De Witt10102 N Fairview Rd Spokane, WA 99217 805.358.4721 [email protected]
August 2015- December 2015 Stark & D’ Ambrosio, LLP
Law Clerk/ Research Attorney Interview and Correspond with clients Draft and Submit Motions and Pleadings to the Court Draft and Respond to Discovery Requests Research cases, laws, statutes, and any other relevant
information
San Diego, CA
August 2014 – current Superior Court of CaliforniaCounty of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Mediator Mediator for Small Claims Court- supervised by Katherine Morris and NCRC Independently mediated and co-mediated 100+ small claims cases Negotiate and draft settlements for clients Be able to adapt to client needs as the process progresses Accurately communicate options and settlements to parties Observed Probate Mediations through TJSL Probate Court Mediation Program Working at North County Regional Center, Kearny Mesa Courthouse, and Central
Courthouse
October 2011 – May 2012 University of Redlands Redlands, CA
Subject Tutor Provide private instruction to individual Psychology students to improve academic
performance and prepare for academic tests Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies Assess and report students' progress throughout tutoring sessions
July 2010 – January 2011 Norman Dowler LLP Ventura, CA
Pre-Law Intern Assisted Family Law and Estate Planning attorneys with research for specific cases Contacted clients to obtain information; attended court hearings Redesigned office filing system of client records Categorized and organized estate assets
Michele De Witt10102 N Fairview Rd Spokane, WA 99217 805.358.4721 [email protected]
Achievements WA Bar member Registered Behavior Technician-Federally certified Skilled in all Microsoft Office Software, including Excel Compete at the International Level of Equestrian Show Jumping Honored with Merit Scholarships for all undergraduate terms Volunteer at local animal shelter and equine therapy program for disabled/disadvantaged youth Basic Life Support Certified MABPRO Certified- Professional Crisis Negotiation Training
