Assistant Counsel resume example with 18+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Logical and resourceful [Job Title] who effectively anticipates and evaluates legal issues to protect clients and resolve cases. Attorney equipped with excellent persuasion techniques and the capacity to remain objective and civil during court proceedings. Attorney adept at developing positive rapport with clients. Presents evidence in a clear and straightforward manner and practices sound and thorough case analysis techniques. Attorney who communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing council, jurors and judges. Develops lasting professional relationships. Results-oriented patent lawyer highly effective at networking and developing an impressive reputation that clients can trust. Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in a wide variety of disciplines, with emphasis in [Type of law] and [Type of law].
Work History
ASSISTANT COUNSEL , 03/2013 - Current State Of New York – Ossining, ,
Provides legal review of solicitation packages, statements of work, contract specifications, and other contract documents for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic.
Provides legal advice and representation on agency and bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S.
Court of Federal Claims.
Advises on contract administration issues including damages, delays and rejection of work.
Researches and analyzes applicable laws and regulations, provide interpretations of those laws and regulations to the Command and other DON officials
U.S.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-LOUISVILLE DISTRICT.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT COUNSEL, 11/2012 - 03/2013 Davis Tool – Hillsboro, OR,
Provided written and oral legal advice to the District's Contracting Office on regarding legal sufficiency of solicitations, awards, contract modifications, terminations and multi-million dollar claims.
Examined contract records, interviewed government personnel and weighed the merits of contractor claims.
Assembled all relevant data and prepared the Contract Officer's Final Decision for unsettled claims.
Represented the Government before the Armed Services Board of Contracts Appeals by interviewing and preparing witnesses, preparing pleadings, planning strategy, and preparing briefs of law and fact.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
Co-Founding Partner, 07/2009 - 11/2012 Davis Tool – Hillsboro, OR,
Co-managed all firm practices (Contract Law, Construction and Real Estate).
Drafted special clauses for proposed contracts and changes to contracts.
Drafted, reviews and resolves contract disputes through negotiation, arbitration or litigation.
Analyzed, negotiates, and settles contract claims and proposals.
Advised senior management after researching, analyzing and organizing contract data.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
ASSOCIATE, 05/2009 - 08/2009 Regency Care Of Arlington – Arlington, VA,
Counseled public entities and private clients on contract litigation matters.
Rendering substantive advice relative to terminations and assessments of claims/damages.
Assisted in drafting pleadings.
Assisted in preparing discovery documents.
Conducted document review for complex contract litigation.
ASSOCIATE, 07/2008 - 04/2009 Ametek, Inc. – Atlanta, GA,
Reviewed, revised and negotiated construction contracts prior to client execution.
Generated legal action memos for clients.
Co-authored articles for national construction trade publications.
Drafted speeches to educate trade organizations on new legal issues.
Participated in Alternative Dispute Resolutions
CITY OF ATLANTA - DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION (DOA), PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
Filed all case pleadings in a timely manner.
Creatively formulated trial techniques that specifically pertained to each case.
Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of the client.
Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of the client.
Engaged in complex civil litigation under statutes relating to protection of the environment and public health.
ADMINISTRATOR, 01/2005 - 07/2005 HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – City, STATE,
Managed a multi-billion dollar Airport Improvement Program.
Responded to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
Reviewed contract documents and technical specifications for compliance.
Developed technical standards, designed criteria and contract management policies.
Reviewed and evaluated contractor proposals.
Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
Master of Arts: Public Policy, Expected in 2016 - Old Dominion University-School of Public Administration - VA, GPA:
J.D.: LAW, Expected in 2008 - Walter F. George School of Law - Mercer University - Macon, GA GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineer with Transportation concentration, Expected in 1999 - Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA GPA:
Coursework in Project Management, Construction Management, and Accounting
Bachelor of Science: Civil and Environmental Engineering Transportation, Expected in 1999 - Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA GPA: Civil and Environmental Engineering Transportation
Bachelor of Science: General Science, Expected in 1996 - Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA GPA: General Science
Bachelor of Science: General Science, Expected in 1999 - Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA GPA:
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School Attended
Old Dominion University-School of Public Administration
Walter F. George School of Law - Mercer University