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Thomas Nicholas

@thomasnicholas

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Entry-level legal and client-service professional focused on clear advocacy and accurate documentation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level role where I can support advocacy and client service—reviewing and organizing documents accurately, communicating clearly, and collaborating with a team that values professionalism, confidentiality, and strong community impact.

I’m an undergrad legal intern and campus information professional who combines written and oral advocacy with strong client service and relationship building. I communicate with clarity, professionalism, and confidentiality while supporting people in high-stakes environments.

In my legal experiences, I reviewed and summarized evidence to help prepare attorneys for client meetings, assisted in drafting motions and court documents, and supported counsel by helping inform clients of charges and rights. I also observed general court proceedings to better understand how cases move through the system.

Alongside that, I volunteer in a civil business office where I checked the accuracy of digitally scanned court documents to ensure proper filing, and I assisted in organizing court documents and materials. I bring a careful, detail-oriented approach that keeps work reliable and organized.

I also bring leadership and community-focused strengths from supervising 20+ students daily, designing activities that fostered collaboration and positive group dynamics, and building strong parent relationships through responsive communication and advocacy. I’m currently pursuing a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Public Administration, and I’m eager to apply these skills in a role that values teamwork, accuracy, and effective advocacy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

University Information Assistant

Current

Associated Students of San Diego State University

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Communicated clearly with campus visitors and organizations, providing accurate and professional information while maintaining confidentiality. Collaborated with other departments to organize campus events and assist individuals seeking help.

Confidentiality Event Coordination Campus Information Support

Undergrad Legal Intern

Office of the Public Defender

Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 (3 months)

Reviewed and summarized evidence to support attorneys for client meetings. Assisted with drafting motions and court documents and helped inform misdemeanor clients of charges and rights, while observing general court proceedings.

Client Advocacy Court Observation

Volunteer, Civil Business Office

Office of the Superior Court

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 (2 months)

Checked the accuracy of digitally scanned court documents to ensure proper filing. Assisted with organizing court documents and materials.

Court Records Organization

Activity Leader

Saugus Union School District

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 (10 months)

Supervised 20+ students daily, applying leadership and conflict resolution to support a positive environment. Designed and led activities to foster collaboration and built strong parent relationships through responsive communication and advocacy.

Student supervision Leadership Conflict Resolution Advocacy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Grade: GPA: 3.9

Activities and societies: Minor: Public Administration. National City Retrofitting Project (2024): developed financing strategies for municipal retrofitting initiatives for the City of National City and presented recommendations to non-finance stakeholders.

Pursuing a B.A. in Communication with a 3.9 GPA and a minor in Public Administration. Completed the National City Retrofitting Project (2024), developing financing strategies and presenting recommendations to non-finance stakeholders.