career objective                              

junior-level attorney with experience in contract management, intellectual property, and property law eager to contribute skills and knowledge toward actively supporting the employer in achieving business objectives

profile                                                

ø  offer three years of experience in in-house contract administration, as well as a solid background working in intellectual property law firm environments and providing graduate-level instruction on property law issues

ø  demonstrated ability to effectively research complex legal issues and prepare appropriate documentation

ø  proactively anticipate legal risks and provide counsel on actual and potential lawsuits

ø  expertly evaluate commercial risk to prepare key business contracts; institute favorable terms to ensure optimal protection and achieve positive outcomes in the event of a dispute

ø  apply depth of knowledge regarding software licensing and trademarks towards protecting clients intellectual property

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

education                                           

texas tech law school, lubbock, tx                                                                                                                     2004

doctor of jurisprudence, cum laude

 

university of texas at dallas, dallas, tx                                                                                                                 1997

bachelor of science in economics and finance

bachelor of arts in government and politics

• national merit scholarship recipient

 

~ admissions ~

state bar of washington, anticipated admission 2009 ~ state bar of texas, 2005

professional experience                

regional contract administrator, central region, kone, inc., coppell, tx                                             2006 c present

• hired by this leading global elevator and escalator company to manage the negotiation, structuring, and administration of contracts; entrusted with developing standard contractual terms and conditions
• effectively represent corporate business objectives in escalated client contract negotiations
• create and conduct training programs for interdisciplinary personnel throughout the company

 

property law tutor, texas tech school of law, lubbock, tx                                                                     spring 2004

• facilitated engaging weekly group reviews and provided individual tutoring for first-year students seeking to further their understanding of the fundamentals of property law
• created and sourced supplemental educational materials to complement coursework

           

contract law clerk, schultz & associates, dallas, tx                                                                                 2002 c 2003

• conducted extensive research on civil procedures and intellectual property to support firm s attorneys; completed special projects and contract assignments
• delivered presentations to the trademark trial and appellate board
• proficiently drafted discovery documents and memoranda for trademark cases

 

intellectual property docket clerk, winstead, sechrest, & minick, p.c., dallas, tx                                      1998 c 2001

• accurately updated and maintained the firm s intellectual property docket of a portfolio with approximately 10,000 us and foreign patents, trademarks, copyrights, design marks, and trade names
• advised clients and external law firms of upcoming patent maintenance fees and ensured proper payment processing

 

file clerk, strasburger & price, l.l.p., dallas, tx                                                                                         1995 c 1998

• supported section attorneys by performing filing, preparing docket of an estimated 5,000 ip properties, and assisting with discovery review, organization, and data redaction
• drafted error-free information disclosure statements for patent prosecution and property assignment transmittals

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently in the process of relocating to the seattle area on a permanent basis and seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert specific job title.  i am submitting my resume for your review and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include three years of experience as a contract administrator for a major international company.  in my present position, i am responsible for a range of issues related to civil procedure, dispute resolution, and termination, as well as for negotiating and formalizing contractual terms.  prior to graduating cum laude from texas tech law school, i gained valuable experience, with a specialty in intellectual property law, working as a clerk for busy dallas law firms.  my strong aptitude for research, my keen eye for detail, and my excellent interpersonal relations skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to proficiently complete key projects in a timely fashion.  i am currently admitted to the state bar of texas and am working towards being licensed in washington. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to insert company/firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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