Freelance Attorney Resume Example

FREELANCE ATTORNEY

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Experience

Freelance Attorney
February 2014 to CurrentNew York City, NY

Volunteer Attorney
March 2014 to November 2015Sanctuary for Families Center for Battered Women's Legal Services － New York, NY

Represented domestic violence victims in custody, visitation, and family offense proceedings in Queens County Family Court and Kings County Family Court
Represented clients in uncontested divorces
Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation relating to child custody, child visitation, divorce, child support, spousal maintenance, and orders of protection
Drafted and amended motions, briefs, and memos relating to child custody, child visitation, divorce, child support, spousal maintenance, and orders of protection
Assisted staff attorneys by directly meeting with clients for intake and gathering information in preparation for trial.
Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation.
Drafted and amended complaints.
Drafted all necessary motions relevant to each case.
Explained the legal process to each client and answered questions to help ease concerns.

Paralegal
October 2007 to March 2008Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper and Scinto － New York City, NY

Worked closely with case managers and attorneys to assist with assembling and organizing depositions, interrogatories, and researching materials for attorneys for a patent infringement lawsuit against a generic drug maker.
Photocopied all correspondence, documents, and other printed materials.

Cashier and Salesperson
July 2007Polo Ralph Lauren － Meadows, NY

Worked with managers to implement an inviting and efficient shopping experience.

Barista, Manager, and Head Manager
September 2002 to June 2006Connecticut College Coffee Grounds Café － New London, CT

Started as a barista by serving food and beverages to patrons.
Promoted to Assistant Manager: created and distributed promotional materials, managed the events calendar, and planned events such as musical performances, poetry readings, interactive game nights and various other social functions.
Elected by the graduating upperclassmen as the Head Manager: managed the day-to-day business operations, managed the budget for events at the café, and had final approval over all events.

Education

Juris Doctor : May 2012New York Law School － New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts : Philosophy, May 2006Connecticut College － New London, CTPhilosophy

ScuolaItaliana, Middlebury Language Schools, Summer 2004

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Juris Doctor : May 2012
Bachelor of Arts : Philosophy , May 2006
Scuola Italiana, Middlebury Language Schools, Summer 2004