Paralegal — M R Parker Law (Personal Injury)
January 2025 – Present- Draft lawsuits and other litigation documents.
- Collect and manage discovery.
- Work directly with clients throughout their cases.
Curriculum Vitae
Los Angeles, CA ·
alexandra@alexandrakagan.com
Bilingual paralegal (English/Russian) with litigation experience — drafting lawsuits, collecting and managing discovery, and working directly with clients — backed by a Paralegal Studies certificate from UCLA Extension.
Legal Experience
Paralegal Intern — Southern California Labor Law Group
October 2022 – January 2023- Interviewed clients and drafted client agreements, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
- Conducted case research, summarized depositions, and calendared hearings.
- Interacted with attorneys throughout active matters.
Teaching Experience
Violin & Piano Instructor — private studios & non-profit schools
2012 – 2022- Taught private and group lessons, drafted lesson plans, and prepared students for recitals and auditions.
- Co-directed a community music school and helped coordinate non-profit programs bringing lessons to underserved students.
Education
Paralegal Studies Certificate — UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA
2022
Master of Music, Violin Performance — University of Denver, Denver, CO
September 2018 – June 2020
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance — DePaul University, Chicago, IL
June 2018
Skills
Languages: English (fluent), Russian (fluent)
Legal: Client interviews, drafting client agreements & discovery, legal document preparation, case research, deposition summaries, hearing calendaring
Customer service: Reception, scheduling, payments, client relations