PRIVACY & SAFETY NOTICE: To ensure my personal safety, specific identifying details have been strategically redacted from this public portfolio, and I am operating under the alias Carly Marie. I have uploaded sanitized versions of my writing samples and resume. I am willing and able to supply my full, unredacted personal details and references upon request by a credible, reputable entity.
Detail-Oriented & Dedicated

Carly Marie

I am a

⚖️

About Me

A proven track record of legal excellence.

I am a highly motivated paralegal professional with an advanced mastery of statutory interpretation, case distinguishing, and Bluebook citation standards. Maintaining a 3.8 GPA, I excel in synthesizing complex case law and drafting objective legal memoranda.

GPA3.8
FocusCivil Litigation & Legal Research
📚

Academic Distinction

Consistently praised by reviewing faculty for "excellent organization," "strong understanding of liability and proximate cause," and "near-model" IRAC legal analysis.

IRAC Method Bluebook Formatting Case Synthesis

Core Competencies

🖋️

Legal Writing & Drafting

Proficient in drafting objective legal memoranda, factual statements, and client briefs using clear, concise, and engaging language.

🔍

Legal Analysis (IRAC)

Advanced ability to structure complex arguments, synthesize case law, and apply doctrinal tests such as "practical and substantial relationship" and proximate cause.

⚖️

Case Distinguishing

Skilled at analyzing factual and legal differences in precedent, and effectively addressing unfavorable facts and counterexamples.

Writing Samples

Note: The following summaries represent highly-graded academic legal work. Sanitized files are linked below. Unredacted documents are available upon request.

Objective Memorandum

Dram Shop Liability & Proximate Cause

Drafted a comprehensive legal memo assessing the liability of a commercial liquor vendor under the Minnesota Civil Damages Act. Analyzed the statutory duty of "active observation" and proxy purchasing.

Preview PDF ➔
IRAC Analysis

Application of Trail and Mjos Standards

Conducted an IRAC analysis earning a 100% grade. Persuasively applied the "practical and substantial relationship" test to sever defense arguments regarding the causal chain of an illegal sale.

Preview PDF ➔
Case Comparison Brief

Distinguishing Adverse Precedent

Authored a brief distinguishing unfavorable case law on factual and legal grounds. Successfully differentiated commercial vendor liability from social host immunity.

Preview PDF ➔

Get in Touch

Secure Contact Request

If you are a reputable entity, hiring manager, or legal recruiter, please use this form to request my full, unredacted resume, original writing samples, and contact details.

📍
Location
Available Upon Request
Message sent! I will securely review your request and reply shortly.