John McDonald has over 10 years of experience in legal and educational fields. He has a Paralegal Certificate from Duquesne University and has worked as a Real Estate Paralegal and Corporate Paralegal Intern. He also has experience as a Free Lance Paralegal and has held positions as a Substitute Teacher and Writing Instructor.

1. JOHN McDONALD
4108 Millington Road Pittsburgh PA 15217 412-804-8747
johnmcdonaldparalegal@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Paralegal Certificate, Duquesne University School of Law Paralegal Institute 2014
Courses: Corporate and Business Law, Commercial Contracts, Legal Writing and Case Analysis,
Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Legal Research Methods and Professional Responsibility, etc.
MA, Philosophy, Duquesne University
BS, Communications and Political Science, Boston University
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Paralegal, Jones Lang LaSalle, Pittsburgh, PA, June 1 to Present
Support Lease Administration Department with analyzing and updating domestic/international
commercial leases using its electronic document management system
Corporate Paralegal Internship, Liberty Tire Recycling, Pittsburgh, PA February 1, 2016
 Support the Legal Department with updating its electronic document management system
o Review contracts, leases and other documentation and use information contained in these
documents to populate information fields in management system;
o Assist with populating matters in the electronic document management system with any
relevant documentation
 Support the Legal Department with integrating hard copies of documents into the electronic
document management system, including opening new matters as appropriate
Free Lance Paralegal, Pittsburgh PA September 2014 to present
Support a network of sole practitioners in legal research, drafting correspondence, interviewing
clients/witnesses, conducting factual investigations, creating advertising brochures and bios
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Substitute Instructor, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA 2010 to 2016
Writing Instructor, CCAC and University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies 2003 to 009
Independent Entertainment Professional/Corporate Event Planner, 2000 to 2015

2. SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Writing: Drafted contracts, proposals, press releases, instructional guides and promotional ads.
Created content in multiple formats: creative nonfiction, radio copy, jingles and songs.
Analysis: Assessed, revised and negotiated contracts for corporate sponsorships, merchandising
agreements and musical performances at concert facilities, public venues and private events.
Organization: Coordinated medium to large-scale entertainment events for corporate meetings,
trade conferences, nonprofit fundraisers, educational presentations, private parties and weddings.
Designed and implemented regional marketing campaigns for new products and services.
Computer: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Westlaw and LexisNexis.
Communication: Skilled in oral presentations to corporate, nonprofit, academic and public
sector event planners/talent buyers. Performed appearances and interviews with print/broadcast
media outlets, including KDKA TV, KDKA Radio, B94 Radio, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh City Paper and Whirl Magazine. Performed in concert
with national recording artists and local sports/political/comedy/media personalities.