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Address:                                   0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

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Vacancy Posting:                      Job Posting #

Position:                                   Title, GS#

 

Core Competencies

 

Legal Research & Analysis; Litigation; Claims; Dispute Resolution; Strategic Planning; Opinion Drafting; Performance Optimization; Conflict Management; Organizational Leadership; Decision-Making; Data Generation; Information Gathering; Project Management; Briefings; Presentations; Communications; Consultations; Interpersonal Relations; Collaborative Teamwork; Organization; Workflow Coordination; Prioritization; Time Management; Policy/Regulatory Compliance; Computer Operations/Software Applications

 

 

Professional Experience

 

SSA - OFFICE OF DISABILITY ADJUDICATION AND REVIEW

Attorney Advisor, 4/2009-Present

 

Contribute dynamic written communication skills toward drafting comprehensive Social Security Administration opinions, directly supporting an Administrative Law Judge.  Conduct comprehensive legal research and develop legal opinions on the issues.  Prepare memorandums and documents on broad range of legal issues.  Apply strong research and analytical skills toward evaluating policies, plans, and procedures.  Proactively build and establish key relationships with legal professionals and staff.

 

 

4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY S OFFICE

Senior Trial Attorney, 1/2007-4/2009

 

Applied solid legal experience with all phases of complex litigated cases.  Relied upon to advise deputy prosecutors on broad range of trial-related issues.  Mentored and motivated deputy prosecutors on criminal charge filing decisions, pre-trial issues, trial tactics/management, and ethical dilemmas.  Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and prioritizing abilities in concurrently handling large caseload, including felony cases that ranged from lesser felonies up to and including Capital Murder ending in Death Penalty.

 

Strategically negotiated the receipt of hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue while overseeing the bail bond forfeiture recoveries in the office.  Proficiently prosecuted all facets and phases of complex felony cases in Washington County Circuit Court.  Performed complex research and writing projects.  Acquired valuable knowledge and experience in factual development.  As a Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, educated law enforcement personnel on criminal justice related matters.  Prepared and delivered engaging and educational presentations to diverse groups and organizations regarding the office operations.

 

 

 

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Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 11/2003-12/2006 & 1/2000-7/2001

 

Thoroughly reviewed, screened, and prosecuted, with minimal supervision, all levels of felony cases in Washington County Circuit Court.  Analyzed and evaluated evidence and presented same in bench and jury trials.  Conferred with other Deputy Prosecutors, court and defense counsel regarding disposition of charges, exhibiting advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills.  Steered bail bond forfeiture recoveries and taught criminal justice courses, further illustrating strong ability to manage multiple functions.  Demonstrated project management skills in overseeing and preparing documents in compliance with applicable court rules/regulations, internal policies, and procedures.  Researched and monitored statements and legal documentation in preparation for trial.  Proficiently developed and executed case strategies.

 

ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS

Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Sam Bird, 11/2002-10/2003

 

Researched and wrote opinions and prepared memorandums 100+ administrative, criminal and civil appeals.  Relied upon to lend expertise toward reviewing the opinions of other law clerks for hundreds of cases pending before the Court.  Reviewed cases for error from the trial court, applying strong attention to detail.  Closely analyzed the trial court record and the parties briefs to the court.  Researched the applicable law and drafted memorandums of law and draft opinions for the judge.

 

 

MARK PRYOR FOR U.S. SENATE

Campaign Staff Member, 8/2001-11/2002

Conducted extensive research and analysis of State and Federal laws and regulations voted on by candidates during their past careers, in order to properly categorize the data.  Proactively traveled with the candidate and contributed strong oral communication abilities toward briefing him on issues pertaining to past, present or proposed laws.

 

 

4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE

Deputy Public Defender, 6/1998-12/1999

 

Defended all levels of felony cases in Washington and Madison County Circuit Courts.  Represented those charged with a crime who are too poor to hire an attorney.  Also, represented people being involuntarily committed to a mental health facility due to mental illness.  Represented Respondents in hearings to determine the nature and extent of their mental condition.  Interviewed, advised and represented clients in authorized criminal and civil cases.  Structured and directed investigations, and prepared trials, pleadings and motions.  Effectively tried cases before court and jury and presented sentencing and disposition positions on behalf of clients.

 

 

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY S OFFICE

Deputy City Prosecutor, 5/1996-6/1998

 

Consistently promoted from Law Clerk to Deputy City Prosecutor; successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases.  Strategically planned, organized and supported all phases of city ordinance and misdemeanor prosecution.  Coordinated efforts in the prosecutorial process with the Police Department.  Conducted staff and management meetings to disseminate information, policies and directives.  Supervised, trained and evaluated professional, administrative, and clerical personnel, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and performance.  Cost-effectively allocated, administered and controlled budget and resources.  Conducted statistical analysis for trends, and prepared and evaluated monthly statistical reports. 

 

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Selected and trained new subordinates, playing an instrumental role in the development of top performing team members.  Forged key relationships and liaised between various agencies, boards, and departments.  Demonstrated continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively.

 

 

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT

Deputy Sheriff, 1992-1993

 

Certified as a Part-Time II/Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer.  Supported the full-time law enforcement officers in jail and patrol duties, including the prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of offenders, assisting in the prosecution of offenders for appropriate remuneration.

 

 

Military Experience

 

UNITED STATES ARMY

Cavalry Scout, 1990-1992

 

Served as a member of the Scout Platoon, Headquarters Company, 3/73 Armor Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division.  Participated in the 1991 Persian Gulf War.  Honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist (E-4).

 

 

Education

 

Master of Arts, Criminal Justice (Pending Thesis Completion) - University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Juris Doctor - University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 1997

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 1995

 

 

Bar Licensure

 

Licensed to practice law by the following:

Arkansas Supreme Court, Federal Court for the Eastern/Western Districts of Arkansas, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, U. S. Supreme Court.

 

 

Professional Activities

 

Member and former House of Delegates Representative, Arkansas Bar Association.

Member and former Secretary-Treasurer, Washington County Bar Association.

Past Member, Board of Directors, Legislative Chair, Arkansas Criminal Justice Association.

Past Member, Arkansas Sex Offender Management Team.

Past Member, National District Attorneys Association.

Past Member, Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association.

Past Attorney Section Leader, Washington County United Way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Social Security Number: XXX-XX-XXXX                                                                                  page 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
(479) 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(479) 444-1570

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David Harris

Assistant United States Attorney

Address, Address

Phone

Email

 

Professor Jeff Walker

UALR Department of Criminal Justice, Ross Hall 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-1099

(501) 569-3195

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Jerry Jenkins
Senior Attorney-SSA/ODAR
Central Mall, Suite 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-2034
(479) 452-0137
Jerry.Jenkins@ssa.gov

 

Randy Massanelli
State Director
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
(501)324-6336
email?

Judge Sam Bird (Ret.)
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
(501)228-2050
email?

 

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