staff attorney legislative counsel resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Highly accomplished Attorney with broad legal knowledge who has provided counsel to government and private organizations for almost 20 years. Thorough in analyzing statutes, ordinances and data.
Work History
01/2013 to CurrentStaff Attorney Legislative CounselSTATE OF RHODE ISLAND | City, STATE,
Draft proposed legislation for Senators and Representatives for bill passage.
Revise, Amend and assist negotiating passage of proposed legislation throughout the Session.
Assist in updating Drafting Manuals.
Research and analyze specific focus areas of legislation of House and Senate leadership as well as the Governor and issues of common concern statewide.
Addressed strategic issues of public policy.
2000 to 2013Sole Practioner and OwnerLAW OFFICE OF TRACEY A NAPOLITANO | City, STATE,
Concentrated practice areas on Estate Planning, Business Law and Real Estate.
Managed 3 direct employees as well as Professional Partnerships within Commercial Building.
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
2000 to 2011METLIFE, Registered RepresentativeMETLIFE, INC | City, STATE,
Obtained Series 7 and 66 licenses (securities).
Producers License for Life, Health and Disability Insurance in RI, MA, CT and CA.
Managed investments and overall financial planning for clients while simultaneously operating private legal practice.
Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients' financial needs.
Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop a financial plan.
1998 to 2000Legal Real Estate ConsultantNARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY ( NATIONAL GRID) | City, STATE,
Researched land evidence records throughout RI involving wide range of real estate issues.
Drafted Easements and other related legal documents; Coordinated site meetings with company personnel and customers.
Procured legal rights on private property for electrical distribution systems.
Researched and analyzed land development issues and water rights and conservation controversies.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Additional Information
Licenses
State Bar of Rhode Island
September 1997
State Bar of Georgia
October 1996
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
February 1998
Skills
American Bar Association (ABA)
Corporate and business legal issues
Business law
Proposal writing
​Technical writing
Process improvement techniques
Charismatic public speaking
Analytical thinker
Negotiation skills
​Powerful negotiator
Education
Expected in 1995 to to J.D. | WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Wilmington, DelawareGPA: Moot Court Honor Society; Finalist Jessup International Law Competition, Team Captain; Honor Grades Civil Procedure, Contracts
Expected in 1992 to to BA | RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE, Providence, Rhode IslandGPA:
Graduated Cum Laude
Recipient of Sophie B Hawkins award in Criminology
BA in Justice Studies with Minor in Communications
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