Michelle Dor
Los Angeles
Summary
Detail-oriented law school graduate with extensive experience in litigation, legal research, and case management. Skilled in negotiation, drafting legal documents, and client advocacy, with a strong track record of supporting attorneys in securing favorable settlements. Experienced in both pre-litigation and litigation, with a strong foundation in personal injury and general civil litigation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley
Beverly Hills
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Drafted and filed a wide range of legal documents, including motions, oppositions, and mediation briefs, ensuring compliance and strategic advantage
- Negotiated settlements in personal injury cases, securing favorable outcomes for clients
- Supported attorneys in discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests
- Managed client intakes, prepared clients for depositions, and summarized key testimonies and interrogatories
- Conducted extensive legal research on car accidents, discovery objections, negligence, and premises liability
- Provided Russian translation for clients during meetings, mediations, and deposition preparation
Customer Service Representative
Wegmans Food Supermarkets Inc.
Manalapan
03.2015 - 08.2020
- Generated marketing ideas, led their implementation within the company, and served as the public spokesperson
- Developed customer service expertise, handling high-volume transactions and resolving customer issues efficiently
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to optimize sales strategies
Legal Assistant
Tenants Law Firm
Beverly Hills
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted legal research and analyzed discovery in tenant law and personal injury cases
- Managed aspects of pre-litigation including investigation, demand letters and settlement negotiations
- Drafted legal correspondence to support litigation
- Conducted client intakes and candidate interviews
- Managed attorneys’ calendars and client databases, ensuring efficiency in case progression
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Political Science and Government
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Bilingual: Russian and English
- Public Speaking and Persuasion
- Legal Research (Westlaw/LexisNexis)
- Microsoft Office and Legal Software
- Personal Injury Case Management
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Settlement Negotiation
- Client Advocacy & Communication
Timeline
Law Clerk
Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley
09.2020 - 09.2022
Legal Assistant
Tenants Law Firm
10.2018 - 05.2019
Customer Service Representative
Wegmans Food Supermarkets Inc.
03.2015 - 08.2020
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Southwestern Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Government
Loyola Marymount University
Associate of Arts - Political Science and Government
Brookdale Community College
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