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Maureen Strode

@maureenstrode

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Personal injury legal professional specializing in litigation, client advocacy, and efficient case resolution.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a personal-injury litigation role where I can manage complex caseloads, lead discovery and motion practice, advocate for clients, gain trial experience, and grow in a collaborative, mentorship-focused firm.

I hold a J.D. and M.L.S. from Kern County College of Law and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. I earned multiple moot court and advocacy awards, demonstrating strong legal writing and oral advocacy.

I have practical personal injury experience across roles as a paralegal, law clerk, and case manager, managing large caseloads and coordinating client care. I drafted pleadings, motions, demands, and discovery while conducting extensive legal research. I negotiated settlements and prepared clients for depositions and court.

In my current post-bar clerk role I manage discovery, deposition preparation, motion drafting, and settlement negotiations under supervising counsel. I bring organized case management and a focus on achieving timely, client-centered resolutions.

I thrive in collaborative firms that prioritize client advocacy, mentorship, and courtroom readiness. I am committed to continuous learning and taking on increased litigation responsibility.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Post-Bar Clerk

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Law Offices of Patrick Aguirre

Jun 2025 - Present (2 months)

Manage personal injury matters under a supervising attorney, handling discovery, deposition preparation, motion drafting, and settlement negotiations.

Discovery Preparing Motions Personal Injury Law Client Communication

Case Manager

The May Firm

Apr 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Managed a caseload of approximately 80 pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters, coordinating client treatment, conducting legal research, drafting demands, and negotiating settlements.

Case Management Client Advocacy Demand Writing Legal Research Legal Negotiation

Law Clerk

Klein Denatale Goldner

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)

Conducted legal research on property, water law, and insurance issues; drafted briefs, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.

Legal Research Demand Writing Brief Writing Property Law Insurance Law

Paralegal, Certified Law Student

Law Offices of Donald Colvin

May 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Managed a caseload of approximately 150 pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters, coordinated client treatment, drafted demands and legal documents, negotiated settlements, and appeared in court under a supervising attorney.

Case Management Demand Writing Discovery Legal Negotiation Court Appearances Legal Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kern County College of Law

Juris Doctor; Master of Legal Studies, Law

2021 - 2024

Activities and societies: Traynor Moot Court Gisnet Award for Best Brief (Third Place, 2024); Gibson Moot Court Competition Winner (2024); Trial Advocate Award (2023).

Completed J.D. and Master of Legal Studies from Aug 2021 to Dec 2024 with moot court and advocacy recognition.