legal consultant resume example with 2+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Logical and resourceful legal assistant who effectively anticipates and evaluates legal issues to protect clients and resolve cases. Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in a wide variety of disciplines, with emphasis in commercialĀ and banking law. Attorney equipped with excellent persuasion techniques and the capacity to remain objective and civil during court proceedings. Team-oriented Lawyer who works to increase understanding and proficiencies in all areas of legal practice. Communicates with empathy and compassion while consistently exhibiting a professional work ethic. Attorney adept at developing positive rapport with clients. Presents evidence in a clear and straightforward manner and practices sound and thorough case analysis techniques. Attorney who communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing council, jurors and judges. Develops lasting professional relationships. Highly accomplished lawyer with broad legal knowledge who has provided counsel to government and private organizations for sixĀ Ā years. Thorough in analyzing statutes, ordinances and data.
Skills
Legal writing
Environmental laws and litigation
Fluent in English, urduĀ and Hindi
Corporate tax issues
Family law
Practiced in migration law
Corporate and business legal issues
Criminal defense
Efficient researcher
MS Office proficient
Education
University of london, Expected in 2013 ā āLLB:Law - GPA:
BPP University, Expected in 2015 ā āLLM:International commercial law - GPA:
Sommerville college, Expected in 2016 ā āPGDL:International environmental law - GPA:
Coursework in Environmental Studies
Work History
Adient - Legal consultant San Antonio, TX, 2014 - 04/2014
Arranged and conducted pre-trial conferences with attorneys, litigants, and other parties to action in order to narrow issues and determine the likelihood of settlement. Conferred with and advised Judge on the status of each case to clarify case facts, issues, and arguments. Researched legal questions and issues regarding matters of national interest. Drafted confidential legal memorandum and correspondence for the Justice's review and signature. Verified legal citations and references. Maintained office, personal and case management records.
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
Managed a high-volume caseload in the most populous and demanding circuit.
Mynd - Intern San Francisco, CA, 05/2010 - 07/2011
Assisted attorneys in the preparation of case summaries, proofs of claim, motions, and other court documents. Conducted legal research and interviews to assist attorneys in negotiation and reaching settlement. Contacted opposing attorneys to arrange for agreeable settlement terms.
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Negotiated home mortgage modifications and alternative mitigation efforts for distressed homeowners.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Prepared and filed articles of incorporation and applications for income and property tax exemptions for non-profit organizations and other business entities. Assisted in the preparation of corporation by-laws. Researched and drafted memos on various issues affecting individuals seeking to create non-profit organizations.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
Creatively formulated trial techniques that specifically pertained to each case.
Filed all case pleadings in a timely manner.
Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with $[Amount] in counterclaims.
Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
Conducted and led extensive document review projects.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Engaged in complex civil litigation under statutes relating to protection of the environment and public health.
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