solo practitioner attorney resume example with 13+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
I am an experienced attorney who has been dedicated to providing exceptional legal services since 2011. I opened my own practice in 2014 to better serve the families of Montana in the areas of divorce, child custody & visitation, collaborative family law, child support, adoptions, guardianships, prenuptial & postnuptial agreements, paternity actions, and in cases involving domestic violence. My career has been focused on providing comprehensive legal solutions to families undergoing conflict in their personal lives, and I pride myself on my ability to assist all parties involved In reaching a compromise outside of the courtroom whenever possible; however, my extensive background and experience has also greatly assisted clients in the courtroom when a settlement is unattainable. I am proficient in the areas of conducting in-depth and informative client consultations, legal writing and research, establishing and maintaining positive and successful client relationships, and having a high success rate in matters tried in the district and appellate courts of Montana.
Skills
Licensed as an attorney in good standing in Montana
Verbal and Written Communication
Establishing Effective Relationships
Client Representation and Advisement
Building Trust and Relationships
Collaboration and Teamwork
Legal Brief Preparation
Legal Strategy Development
Courtroom Procedures
Legal Research and Review
Conflict Resolution
Education and Training
Montana State University - BozemanBozeman, MTExpected in 12/2015 ā āBachelor of Science:Elementary Education - GPA:
The University of MontanaMissoula, MTExpected in 05/2011 ā āJ.D.:Law - GPA:
Legal Experience
Mandarich Law Group - Solo Practitioner Attorney Chicago, IL, 01/2014 - Current
In my practice, I have worked as a solo practitioner family law attorney and mediator representing and assisting clients in complex divorce, legal separation, child custody, adoption and guardianship cases.
Performed in-depth and informative client consultations.
Maintained loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances and fair billing practices.
Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed within the Montana state and appellate court systems.
Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective correspondence, proposals, agreements, contracts and briefs.
Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Collaborated with opposing counsel to negotiate prior to court hearings and/or trials.
Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before hearings and/or trials.
Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases, mediation and court appearances.
Advised clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
United States Courts - Associate Attorney Hartford, CT, 05/2012 - 12/2013
At KKM, I worked as an associate attorney specializing in family law.
Conducted in-depth client consultations on behalf of the firm related to incoming family law cases.
Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments in the law.
Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with Montana
Interpreted laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.
Collaborated with opposing counsel to negotiate prior to court hearings and/or trials.
Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before hearings and/or trials.
Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
Performed complex legal research to prepare for document drafting, mediation and court appearances.
Advised clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
Guard Insurance Group - Judicial Law Clerk Austin, TX, 08/2011 - 04/2012
Proofread judge's orders and opinions for accuracy.
Attentively supervised court sessions while maintaining attendant records for court proceedings with high degree of accuracy.
Identified and solved complex problems by consulting legal authority using Westlaw and Lexis Nexis software.
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