Michael Okaro

Conducted legal research across 2 extensive projects, producing reports and spreadsheets to support case preparation. Drafted case Information Statements for attorney review and filing. Proofread documents to verify accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.

Paralegal Intern at New York Legal Aid Society (2025-01 – 2025-05)

• Conducted legal research across 2 extensive projects, producing reports and spreadsheets to support case preparation.
• Drafted case Information Statements for attorney review and filing.
• Proofread documents to verify accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
• Met project deadlines consistently while collaborating with a team of interns in a fast-paced environment.

Red Hawks Rising Success Coach at Montclair State University (2024-09 – 2025-02)

• Developed and supported lesson plans for dual-enrolled inner-city high school students.
• Organized and graded assignments across two writing-intensive college courses.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring following lessons to reinforce course material.
• Facilitated college readiness workshops and delivered individualized college advisement.

Judicial Intern to the Hon. Keith Lynott at The Superior Court of New Jersey (2024-05 – 2024-09)

• Drafted, edited, and filed Orders on a biweekly cycle under judicial supervision.
• Scheduled oral arguments, case management conferences, and emergent hearings for chambers.
• Observed complex commercial litigation under one of 15 judges statewide designated for such matters in New Jersey.
• Executed administrative duties including uploading Orders to eCourts, adjourning motions, and reconciling eCourts records against ACMS.
• Communicated court procedures clearly to inquiring litigants by telephone and in person.
• Compiled reports on legal and financial data to assist chambers in active cases.

Certificate in Paralegal Studies – Montclair State University (2024-05)

Bachelor of Arts in History; Minors in Business Administration and Adaptive Leadership Studies – Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2021-09)