Junior Associate Resume Example Bashian & Farber, LLP

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Summary

As a legal professional seeking to move into the consulting and lobbying sector I have focused my skills on Oral and Written Advocacy as well as client correspondence. I have also ensured, through my internship at Hall, Ricketts, Marky & Gurbacki, that I am well versed in Motion Practice and case planning.

Highlights

Oral Advocacy
Written Advocacy
Motion Practice

Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw
Legal Research
Consulting

Accomplishments

Volunteered with the Legal Aid Society of Buffalo, New York for 16 hours per week and was granted a Practice Order by the New York State Appellate Division for my work therewith.
Researched, drafted, and submitted a Response to opposing counsel's Motion for Summary Judgment which the Court found persuasive. Success on this Motion allowed our firm to succeed on behalf of our client.
Worked closely with the Tuscarora Indian Nation with respect to Environmental Justice concerns focusing on possible legal and political remedies for the Nation. This work required frequent contact with State and Local Officials, Tribal Leaders, and Business Leaders.

Experience

Bashian & Farber, LLPOctober 2012 to December 2012Junior Associate
White Plains, NY

Researched and drafted complex memorandum concerning Trusts and Estates Litigation, Corporate Law and Finance, and Personal Injury Matters.
Drafted Promissory Notes, Motions, Orders, and client correspondence.
Assisted in case planning and Will execution ceremonies.

Hall, Ricketts, Marky & GurbackiMay 2010 to May 2012Legal Intern
East Aurora, NY

Drafted Pleadings, Answers, Motions for Summary Judgment and Responses thereto, Orders, and Discovery Demands.
Researched and drafted memorandum concerning Personal Injury, Corporate Law, Family Law, and Lien Law.
Responsible for all client correspondence with regard to individual files handled and informing clients of upcoming appearances.

The Legal Aid SocietyMay 2011 to September 2011Law Clerk
Buffalo, NY

Client interviews concerning criminal charges including the factual circumstances of each arrest or detainment as well as the client's personal and criminal background.
Advised clients on upcoming Court dates, the expectations of the Court, and the process of Criminal Trial.
Drafted Omnibus Motions
Conducted research on a wide variety of criminal law issues.

Gilberti, Stinziano, Heintz & Smith, P.C.August 2008 to December 2008Legal Assistant
Syracuse, NY

Summarized the 2008 Federal Registrar on Wetland Development for use by supervising attorneys and reviewed client documentation with regard to wetland mitigation projects.
Ensured client compliance with the Federal Registrar and drafted correspondence to clients who failed to comply therewith.
Drafted client correspondence with regard to changes in mitigation plans and procedures.

Education

State University of New York at Buffalo Law School2012J.D.: LawBuffalo, NY, United States

GPA: 3.46
Journal of Gender, Law, and Social Policy
Environmental Law Journal
Desmond Moot Court Competitor
Criminal Law Society
Environmental Law Society
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry2009Bachelor of Science: Environmental BiologySyracuse, NY, United States

GPA 3.34
Magna Cum Laude

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Bashian & Farber, LLP
Hall, Ricketts, Marky & Gurbacki
The Legal Aid Society
Gilberti, Stinziano, Heintz & Smith, P.C.

School Attended

State University of New York at Buffalo Law School
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Job Titles Held:

Junior Associate
Legal Intern
Law Clerk
Legal Assistant

Degrees

J.D. : Law
Bachelor of Science : Environmental Biology

Junior Associate Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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