Jacob Bankers
Saint Paul
Summary
Legal professional with over 8 years of experience in civil litigation, specializing in government liability defense in state and federal court. Extensive hands-on experience managing all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and deposition preparation. Prepared to transition into an associate role with immediate practical experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Assistant
Zwicker and Associates, P.C.
Bloomington, MN
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Internally process, file, draft, and serve court documents
- Proof attorney court pleadings and citations
- Oversee process service
- Manage calls from clients and opposing parties/counsel
Legal Assistant
Ed Shaw Law, P.A.
Brainerd, MN
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Drafted, filed, and served legal documents including summons and complaints, subpoenas, motions, affidavits, proposed orders, petitions, certificates of representation, correspondence, etc.
- Researched legal standards for unique cases
- Assisted in managing rental properties
- Calendared all upcoming court dates, client consults, and court filing deadlines
Paralegal/law Clerk
Jardine, Logan & O’Brien, PLLP
Woodbury, MN
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Specialize in government liability defense in state and federal court
- Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery requests and responses
- Manage all phases of the discovery process, including document review, production, motions to compel, damages calculations, etc.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on complex legal issues
- Prepare attorneys for depositions and attend to assist
- Perform substantive legal work comparable to an associate while completing law school in the evening
Education
Juris Doctor Candidate -
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2019
Associate of Arts - undefined
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN05-2017
Skills
- Experience managing all phases of civil litigation in state and federal court
- Discovery (Drafting, Responses, E-Discovery, Motion Practice)
- Process Service and Skip Tracing Experience
- Legal Research (Westlaw, LexisNexis)
- Motion Briefing & Pleading Drafting
- Deposition Preparation & Attendance
- Settlement Conference Support
Timeline
Litigation Assistant
Zwicker and Associates, P.C.
03.2020 - 03.2023
Legal Assistant
Ed Shaw Law, P.A.
05.2018 - 03.2020
Paralegal/law Clerk
Jardine, Logan & O’Brien, PLLP
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology
North Dakota State University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Central Lakes College
Juris Doctor Candidate -
Mitchell Hamline School of Law