QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws ( LLB) – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1980.
Attorney at Law, Sri Lanka. 1981.
Substantive Law Review Program , University of
California, Berkeley. 1994-1995.
Applicant, The State Bar of California 1995.

WORK HISTORY
02/97 to present: Paralegal and assistant of Law Office of John E. Lacklen (Draft legal documents, consult with clients, analyze cases, interview witnesses and clients, manage litigation and client files, interface with clients, experts, medical professionals and insurance representatives, manage law office calendars and schedule trial and litigation matters).

12/95-02/97 Case Assistant – Certified Personnel (Contracted with Brobeck, Phlegar & Harrison. 2600 Stanwell Drive, Concord, CA 94520)
Legal Research, evaluate legal documents and update Case Management System with critical information. Review Complaints, Dismissals and Releases. Responsible for four groups of claimants; each group consisting of approximately 400 claimants. Overall group maintenance. Member of the Baxter Medical Summary Unit. Review various medical records in preparation of medical summaries for trial ready cases.

09/93-11/95 Internship (voluntary) – Attended legal seminars and conferences on Family Law, Real Estate, Immigration and International Law. Understudied the general workings of the court by active attendance in court hearings at the Municipal Courts of Walnut Creek and Concord and the Superior Court of California, Martinez.
Legal Research and document preparation, interview of clients, preparation of civil and criminal cases for trial.
Attended several seminars on Family Law, Personal Injury, International Law, etc. Responsible for the office administration including client payments, expenditure and maintaining records.

05/81-03/82 Legal Assistant – Julius & Creasy, Sri Lanka.
Legal Research, general administrative and clerical work including calendaring, filing and recording of legal documents. Reviewed client files, assisted in interviews, depositions, conferences and administrative hearings.