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Results-driven Law Professional eager to contribute 13+ years of combined Civil, Business, and Employment Litigation experience, as well as solid Client Relations, Legal Research, Records Management, and Workflow Prioritization talents, toward maximizing a public-sector organization s legal success.

 

Profile of Qualifications

 

         Top-performer who delivers fair and objective assessments of diverse cases in compliance with strict legal guidelines.

         Integral leader who creates strong relationships with current / prospective clientele to maintain high-quality legal services.

         Excellent communicator who seamlessly interfaces with individuals of varying cultural and economic backgrounds.

         Ambitious self-starter who plans, prioritizes, and manages multiple legal tasks within deadline-driven environments.

         Active member of the State Bar of California.

 

Key Areas of Expertise

 

Civil / Commercial Litigations      Employment Law                        Case Management              Client Relations

Data / Records Management        Environmental Claims                 Strategy Development        Workflow Prioritization

Legal Analysis / Planning             Insurance Coverage Litigations      Process Improvement         Contracted Legal Support

 

Professional Synopsis

 

         Apply dynamic legal knowledge and leadership talents toward practicing in the areas of business / commercial, civil, and employment litigation, along with developing key strategies based on targeted analysis of issues.

         Expertly manage diverse cases in coordination with individual client needs and recommendations to include practicing environmental insurance coverage litigation and representing corporate policyholders.

         Contribute broad scope of industry knowledge toward performing temporary assignments for such high-profile legal firms as Lempres & Wulfsberg; Keker & Van Nest; Pillsbury, Madison, & Sutro; and Paul, Hastings, Janofsky, & Walker.

 

Professional Experience

 

Associate

Associate

Senior Associate

Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate

Contract Attorney

Various Clients, San Francisco, CA                                                                                                            1997

 

Education

 

Juris Doctor                                                                                                University of California, Berkeley

Articles Editor / Book Review Editor International Tax & Business Law Journal • Member Asian Law Journal

 

Bachelor of Arts in History (High Distinction Honors)                                     University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts in French (Highest Distinction Honors)                                 University of California, Berkeley

Phi Beta Kappa • Golden Key National Society • Dean s List

 

Community Service

 

Active Volunteer                                                                  Jewish Big Brother Big Sisters Buddies Program

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

As a top-performing legal professional and member of the State Bar of California, I am confident that my proven skills can achieve your key goals.  I offer 13+ years of solid experience in Civil, Business, and Employment Litigation, and am well-versed in all facets of Client Relations, Legal Research, Case / Records Management, and Workflow Prioritization.

 

To complement my background, please note that I completed my Juris Doctor from University of California, Berkeley s Boalt Hall School of Law and I hold dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in History (High Distinction Honors) and French (Highest Distinction Honors) from the same institution.

 

Currently, as an Associate with Sauer & Wagner LLP, I apply my dynamic legal knowledge and leadership talents toward practicing in the areas of business / commercial, civil, and employment litigation for this small boutique firm to include developing key strategies based on targeted analysis of issues and performing comprehensive case management efforts.  I have also demonstrated experience practicing in the area of environmental insurance coverage litigation representing high-profile corporate policyholders.  As this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

 

You will find me to be a results-focused professional who expertly delivers fair and objective assessments of a broad range of cases in compliance with strict legal guidelines.  In addition, I can plan, prioritize, and manage multiple legal tasks within deadline-driven environments while streamlining processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.  For the sum of these aforementioned reasons, I believe I will prove to be an incredible asset to your organization.

 

I look forward to hearing from you, and I thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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