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Benjamin Downing

Phoenix

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with experience at Vancott Talamante, excelling in legal research and document drafting. Proven ability to analyze complex cases and communicate effectively with clients. Recognized for optimizing productivity and enhancing regulatory compliance, contributing to successful outcomes in high-stakes environments. Committed to delivering exceptional results under tight deadlines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Vancott Talamante
Phoenix
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
  • Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.

Legal Intern

Vancott Talamante
Phoenix
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
  • Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations.
  • Prepared summaries of depositions taken during discovery proceedings.
  • Worked independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives for special projects.

Intern

Vancott Talamante
Phoenix
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supported supervising attorney by documenting client information and acquiring relevant material.
  • Formulated legal documentation to optimize productivity.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of Gonzaga
Spokane, WA
05-2024

Associate of Arts - Law

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2021

Associate of Arts - Spanish

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2021

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Case analysis
  • Client communication
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Studied abroad in Italy May 2023-June2023 and competed in a mediation competition with Italian law students.
  • Studied abroad in Spain Jan 2020- Mar 2020 and lived with a host family that did not speak English.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Vancott Talamante
08.2024 - 12.2024

Legal Intern

Vancott Talamante
05.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

Vancott Talamante
05.2019 - 08.2019

J.D. - Law

University of Gonzaga

Associate of Arts - Law

University of Arizona

Associate of Arts - Spanish

University of Arizona

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