Associate Attorney resume example with 12+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 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.
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