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Associate Attorney resume example with 12+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Enthusiastic attorney eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].

Skills
  • Case management
  • Litigation
  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Administrative support
  • Proficient in MS Office, Federal and State e-filing systems, Lexis Nexis and Westlaw
  • Discovery processes
Work History
Associate Attorney, 05/2021 - Current
Adyen Berlin, NH,
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Attended hearings as representative of firm clients.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with senior attorneys with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Interviewed client and witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Drafted pleadings, statements of cases and witness lists.
  • Drafted civil litigation discovery requests upon opposing party including: Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Request for Admissions.
  • Drafted civil litigation discovery responses and raised applicable objections to preserve firm clients' interests.
  • Drafted correspondence to opposing counsel and firm clients.
Paralegal/Office Manager/Certified Law Clerk, 07/2013 - Current
Kamehameha Schools Honolulu, HI,
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms, including declarations, discovery requests and complaints.
  • Supported firm's attorneys by conducting research, drafting pleadings, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Conducted research for upcoming cases for firm's attorneys.
  • Met with clients to gather case information and communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Prepared HIPPA compliant authorizations for medical records release necessary for client's personal injury case.
  • Drafted settlement demand packets to insurance companies on behalf of client.
  • Assisted attorneys with trials by preparing exhibits, trial briefs, subpoenas and motions within areas of civil litigation, criminal law, and administrative law.
  • Drafted pleadings, statements of cases and witness lists.
  • Drafted civil litigation discovery requests upon opposing party including: Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Request for Admissions.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Used dictaphone and Olympus Dictation Software to transcribe legal documents and letters for attorney.
  • Updated firm's database with new information, including client records and financial documents.
  • Trained new employees on the policies and procedures of the firm, and duties for their position.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal , 04/2009 - 09/2012
Applied Card Systems Rehoboth Beach, DE,
  • Gathered, organized and maintained case files.
  • Filed all court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Managed communication between counsel, clients and court.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Scheduled meetings, hearing, mediations and settlement conferences.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas.
  • Managed dissolution matters from client's petition through final judgment.
  • Prepared pleadings in Divorce and Child Custody matters including Petitions, Requests for Orders, Ex Parte Requested, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Responsive Declarations, Declarations, Fee Waivers, and Judgments.
  • Maintained client's monthly billing and office payroll.
Bank Teller, 11/2006 - 02/2008
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. City, STATE,
  • Performed customer transactions for money orders, cashiers checks, deposits and withdrawals.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.
  • Accessed computerized financial information to answer questions related to specific accounts.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
  • Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
Education
J.D.: , Expected in 06/2019
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San Joaquin College of Law - Clovis, CA
GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Business , Expected in 07/2015
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Fresno Pacific University - Fresno, CA
GPA:
  • Graduated magna cum laude
Associate of Science: Paralegal , Expected in 05/2010
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Fresno City College - Fresno, CA
GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • San Joaquin College of Law
  • Fresno Pacific University
  • Fresno City College

Job Titles Held:

  • Associate Attorney
  • Paralegal/Office Manager/Certified Law Clerk
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Bank Teller

Degrees

  • J.D.
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Associate of Science

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