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| Desired Industry: Legal |
SpiderID: 20688 |
| Desired Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona |
Date Posted: 4/17/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: immediately |
| Desired Wage: 50,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: New Grad/Entry Level |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: JD |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
To obtain an associate attorney position with a family law firm, and immigration law firm, or a firm that focuses on alternative dispute resolution.
Experience:
SANDRA K. McRAE
2150 S. Arizona Avenue
Unit 3049
Chandler, AZ 85286
EDUCATION
J.D., Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI, 2004
President, International Law Society
Senior Editor, Michigan International Lawyer, International Section, State Bar of Michigan
Teaching Certificate, English as a Second Language, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 1992
M.A., International Relations, Boston University, Heidelberg, Germany 1989
B.A., Marketing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 1975
WORK EXPERIENCE
Gila River Indian Community Defense Services Office, Attorney I – Sacaton, AZ July 2007 to Present
Providing criminal defense services for Gila River Indian Community members who are indigent. Primary focus has been on juvenile matters requiring working closely with the various social service organizations, the Court, and the Prosecutor’s Office.
Law Offices of Keith S. Knochel, P.C., Law Clerk – Bullhead City, AZ March – June 2007
Wrote motions, memoranda, and other documents for a variety of civil litigation matters: contracts, property, landlord/tenant, and criminal.
Wolf & Sultan, P.C., Law Clerk - Tucson, AZ October 2005 - January 2007
Researched Arizona and federal statutes and case law for immigration cases; wrote memoranda.
American Civil Liberties Union, Student Attorney - Detroit, MI August to December 2004
Researched constitutional, federal and state law in preparation for complex class action suit involving a Michigan criminal history web site and a variety of identity theft matters; wrote memoranda.
Civil Rights Litigation Clinic, Student Attorney - Detroit, MI June to August 2004
Researched 1st Amendment and reproductive rights for prisoners. Deposed prison guards for a 1st Amendment case at a Michigan state prison. Prepared reports and memoranda for appellate actions.
Free Legal Aid Clinic, Student Attorney - Detroit, MI June to August 2003
Interviewed and advised clients on a variety of family law matters. Wrote motions, protection orders and represented client in court regarding domestic violence, child kidnapping, and custody issues.
Freedom House, Student Attorney - Detroit, MI August 2001 to December 2002
Researched law on delinquent asylum application that was used for client representation in Chicago Immigration Court. Research results led to a winning claim.
Beals Hubbard, P.L.C., Legal Assistant - Farmington Hills, MI April to November 2001
Conducted client intake interviews, did legal research for contract matters, drafted contracts, and assisted clients with business incorporation process.
Preston, Gates, and Ellis, P.L.L.C., Document Reviewer - Seattle, WA August to October 2000
Summarized and coded hundreds of documents in preparation for anti-trust litigation for major Seattle corporations.
Seattle Community College, Instructor, International Education Programs - Seattle, WA 1992-99
Taught college preparatory English as a Second Language, TOEFL, Cross-Cultural Communication, and college level Business courses.
Volunteer positions: Representative to President’s Advisory Council and Seattle College Federation of Teachers.
The Boeing Company - Commercial Aircraft Division, Buyer - Seattle, WA 1990-93
Responsible for procurement contracts with domestic and international suppliers. Procured aircraft parts for commercial aircraft carriers’ emergency repair situations and to maintain inventory.
The University of Maryland, European Division, Heidelberg, Germany 1983-89
Assistant Director of Student Services: Supervised and trained advising staff; oversaw student records operations.
Academic Advisor: Prepared academic evaluations for thousands of students throughout Europe; counseled students regarding academic progress in writing, by telephone and in person at various U.S. military bases.
Registration Supervisor: Oversaw registration data input for more than 100,000 students per year.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Arizona Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Volunteer Mediator
Arizona Office of the Attorney General, Community Services Program, Volunteer
Our Family Community Mediation Program, Volunteer Mediator
Association for Conflict Resolution, Member
Arizona Women Lawyers Association, Newsletter Committee Member
American Civil Liberties Union – Southern Arizona Chapter, Chairperson, Grassroots Outreach Committee
Pima County Bar Association, “Teens Speak Out!” Project, Volunteer Facilitator
West Seattle Youth and Family Services, Volunteer G.E.D. Tutor for Teenage Mothers
Refugee Federation Service Center of Seattle, Volunteer English Tutor
Seattle Central Area Youth Association, “Students At-Risk” Program, Volunteer Tutor
Women’s Resource Center of Memphis, President, Board of Directors
Education:
J.D., Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI, 2004
President, International Law Society
Senior Editor, Michigan International Lawyer, International Section, State Bar of Michigan
Teaching Certificate, English as a Second Language, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 1992
M.A., International Relations, Boston University, Heidelberg, Germany 1989
B.A., Marketing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 1975
Affiliations:
State Bar of Arizona
Association for Conflict Resolution
Reference:
REFERENCES
Wolf & Sultan, P.C
Tarik Sultan, Esq.
290 North Meyer
Tucson, AZ 85701
Telephone: (520) 882-9633
Office of the Attorney General
Rebecca Marquis
Assistant Attorney General
4425 West Olive – Suite 110
Glendale, AZ 85302
Telephone: (623) 842-0081
Office of the Attorney General
Civil Rights Division
Adam Glaser, Conflict Resolution Program Coordinator
400 W. Congress
Suite S-215
Tucson, AZ 85701
Telephone: (520) 628-6782
Office of the Attorney General
Community Services Program
Wendy Cevallos, Coordinator
400 W. Congress
Suite S-215
Tucson, AZ 85701
Telephone: (520) 628-6682
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