Associate Attorney resume example with 9+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Detail-oriented, conscientious and organized attorney with approximately ten years of practice spent successfully counseling and representing clients in the areas of bankruptcy, personal injury, asset administration, and collection.
Skills
Consumer and commercial creditor's rights litigation
Bankruptcy
Client representation
Professional and personable
Ethical
Effective communicator
Legal research
Quick Learner
Experience
02/2015 to 06/2017Associate AttorneyAdyen | New York, NY,
Represented individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions with respect to no-fault insurance arbitrations and litigation against no-fault insurance carrier.
Duties included client counseling, preparation for and participation in arbitration hearings, negotiations, management of paralegals and legal assistants with respect to case development and administration, and several other aspects of managing a large case load.
Also, represented creditors in collection matters for various financial institutions and private creditors, including litigation and post-judgment collection activity.
06/2011 to 02/2015Associate AttorneyAdyen | Milan, TN,
Consulted with potential clients, reviewed financial documents, advised clients of all options available for resolving financial issues.
Prepared bankruptcy petitions, counseled and represented clients through the bankruptcy process, and attended 341 hearings.
Also engaged in motion practice, litigation preparation, and negotiated with creditors.
Administered Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases under the direction of a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee, including motion practice and litigation in Federal court, as well as negotiation with Chapter 7 debtors.
09/2008 to 06/2011Associate AttorneyAdyen | Chicago, IL,
Consulted with potential clients and advised them of their rights under the current bankruptcy code.
Prepared bankruptcy petitions, counseled clients through the bankruptcy process, and attended section 341 hearings.
Also engaged in motion practice and preparation for litigation.
01/2008 to 08/2008Document ReviewerROBERT HALF LEGAL | City, STATE,
Worked in a contract position with Faegre & Benson on a document review project for a major copyright case.
Examined documents requested for discovery to determine if they were responsive to the request and/or privileged.
Education and Training
Expected in May 2007Juris Doctor | WILLIAM MITCHELL COLLEGE OF LAW, Saint Paul, MNGPA:
Expected in May 2004Bachelor of Arts | English & Criminal JusticeHAMLINE UNIVERSITY, St. Paul, MNGPA: English & Criminal Justice
Interests
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS NETWORK, Minneapolis, MN 7/2011-present
Participation in both the pro bono bankruptcy program and the Bankruptcy Advice Clinic.
BAR ADMISSION
ADMITTED TO THE MINNESOTA STATE BAR
ADMITTED TO THE FEDERAL BAR
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS NETWORK, Minneapolis, MN 7/2011-present
Participation in both the pro bono bankruptcy program and the Bankruptcy Advice Clinic.
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