Nicole Angelo

First year attorney with a robust foundation in family law, demonstrated through extensive experience as a paralegal and legal intern. Skilled in drafting legal documents and managing complex caseloads while ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedures. Proven ability to develop strategic negotiation approaches that yield favorable outcomes. Committed to delivering client-centered service and effective legal solutions, ready to contribute to impactful legal initiatives.

Paralegal – Family Law at McKinnon Legal (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Acquired extensive experience in various aspects of family law litigation, encompassing divorce, child custody, child support, alimony/spousal support, equitable distribution, paternity actions, and domestic violence matters. Oversaw the comprehensive management of a diverse family law caseload from intake through resolution, including settlement and trial preparation, ensuring all matters were fully prepared for hearings and final proceedings while operating with high autonomy under partner supervision.
• Facilitated all phases of family law litigation, including drafting and responding to discovery requests. Formulated and submitted pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda related to custody, support, and equitable distribution issues, strategically positioning clients to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing prolonged conflict.
• Drafted various motions, including temporary relief motions, enforcement actions, and dispositive motions, effectively advocating for clients' financial and parental rights.
• Developed negotiation strategies and delivered compelling arguments that fostered favorable and efficient resolutions in sensitive family matters.
• Ensured compliance with procedural rules and deadlines while maintaining consistent communication with clients navigating emotionally complex legal issues.

Legal Intern—Family Law at NSU Children and Families Law Clinic (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Participated actively in trial preparation for family law matters, assisting attorneys in constructing case strategies for hearings and final proceedings.
• Engaged in all litigation phases, attending depositions and client meetings, and drafting discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda under the supervision of the supervising attorney.
• Conducted initial client intakes and maintained client relationships by providing consistent and clear updates throughout the duration of sensitive family law matters under attorney supervision.
• Drafted discovery and pre-trial motions, including motions to compel, motions for contempt, and support modifications to support custody, support, and equitable distribution disputes, under attorney supervision. Executed in-depth legal research on complex family law issues to support attorneys in drafting dispositive motions and preparing for trial.

Judicial Intern at Broward County Clerk of Courts (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Attended court hearings and conducted thorough case law research.

Legal Intern—Promoted to Paralegal based on strong performance and demonstrated proficiency in family law matters at Gerlach Legal (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Composed pleadings, parenting plans, financial affidavits, discovery requests and responses, and motions related to divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution proceedings.
• Performed legal research on complex family law issues, including divorce, child custody, alimony, and equitable distribution, to bolster case strategy and litigation efforts.
• Contributed to effective advocacy in post-judgment proceedings.

Visiting Student in Law – Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Juris Doctorate in Law – Florida Coastal School of Law (2019-01 – 2022-12)

Master of Public Administration in Public Administration – Binghamton University (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies in Communication and Media Studies – Caldwell University (2012-01 – 2016-12)