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154 Beulah Church Road, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

Country of Citizenship: USA

Veterans Preference: N/A

 

Vacancy Announcement:    OS-OGC-07-11

 

 

Core Qualifications

 

Attorney, Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Business Law, Family Law, Public Defense, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation, Mediation, Arbitration, Research, Writing, Communications,

 

Bar Admissions/Associations/Affiliations

 

Member, State Bar of North Carolina, 2005- present

Member, American Bar Association, 2002- present

 

Professional Experience

 

Sep. 2006 - Current

The State of North Carolina
Lumberton, North Carolina
Salary: 46,800 annual
Hours Worked per week: 40
Supervisor: Angus Thompson; Permission to contact: No

Assistant Public Defender

Effectively provide legal advice and full-scope litigation representation, from initial appearance and probable cause through trial, sentencing and appeal, for citizens unable to afford an attorney; emphasis on misdemeanor criminal defense. Proficiently interpret, analyze and apply statutes, policies, rules, laws, regulations, and case law and conduct thorough research of criminal legal issues. Actively collaborate with State Highway Patrol, City Police Departments, County Sheriff s Departments, State Bureau of Investigation, and related law enforcement entities in support of cases. Consistently ensure Constitutional rights of indigent clients.

 

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

May 2006 - Sep. 2006

The Barber Law Firm
Greenville, North Carolina
Salary: 40,000 annual
Hours Worked per week: 40
Supervisor's: Timothy Barber, (252) 756-4787; Permission to contact: Yes

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Comprehensively researched medical malpractice and workers compensation issues and performed thorough reviews of medical records supporting product liability, medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers compensation cases.  Represented firm in making court appearances for motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, minor settlement, and related proceedings.  Demonstrated dynamic communication skills in diplomatically steering negotiations, providing coaching/counseling and facilitating conflict management in support of achieving equitable resolution.  Actively participated in depositions and mediations.

      

Oct. 2005 C May 2006

The Law Offices of M. DeVondria McClure, P.C.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Salary: 35,000 annual
Hours Worked per week: 50
Supervisor: DeVondria McClure, (704) 372-2031; Permission to contact: Yes

Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

Recruited to collaboratively assist sole practice in building client base, caseload and revenue.  Strategically networked and marketed firm to generate new business.  Contributed sharp leadership qualities toward mentoring, developing and supervising top-performing team.

Proactively defended clients charged with criminal offenses ranging from DWI, possession of drugs, solicitation, and carrying a concealed weapon to assault, battery, contempt, and larceny.  Excelled in developing and executing innovative, aggressive defense strategies. Persuasively negotiated and entered into plea bargains. Additionally provided legal representation for immigration clients as well as court-appointed indigent defendants.  Actively participated in United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) residency and naturalization interviews. Made daily court appearances.

 

DATES

Synergy Legal                                                                                    

Attorney

Contracted with respected law firm to provide quality legal support for high-profile Vioxx litigation, addressing product liability, breach of warranty and related issues. Served as collaborative member of off-site trial prep team providing comprehensive document review. 

 

Aug. 2004 C Dec 2004

Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic 

Legal Intern                          

Successfully completed intensive 40-hour training program in mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law.  Actively led, co-facilitated and observed District Court mediations.  Diligently worked with adverse parties to achieve mutual agreement.

 

 

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Aug. 2004 C Dec 2004

Small Business Legal Clinic   

Legal Intern                                      

Certified under Third-Year Practice Rule to provide legal advice to business clients in areas including contracting and ABC licensing; conducted thorough legal research supporting diverse issues.  Performed thorough reviews of contracts and proficiently drafted broad scope of legal documents including operating agreement for a PLLC, a consignment agreement and several independent contractor agreements.

 

Aug. 2004 C Dec 2004

Child Advocacy Commission of Durham                                          

Legal Intern

Collaborative provided legal services for children and economically disadvantaged families in areas including, among others, emancipation of a minor, power of attorney and child custody. Extensive researched family law issues and generated critical information through client interviews.  Conducted client intake.

 

Education

 

Degree:           Juris Doctor Degree

Earned:           May 7, 2005

School:            North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, NC

Credit Hours:   88

GPA:               2.7

Honors            :           Member, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

 

 

Degree:           Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics                     

Earned:           Dec. 16, 2001

School:            Loyola University New Orleans

Credit Hours:   120

GPA:               3.29

Honors:           Dean s List Recipient

Pledge Class President, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity

 

 

Credentials/Certifications/Special Skills

 

Notary Public, Commissioned by the State of North Carolina as Notary Public until 2011

Certification, Westlaw Advanced Research

Certification, Lexis Nexis Advanced Research

Proficiency, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Internet Searches

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

154 Beulah Church Road, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

Country of Citizenship: USA

Veterans Preference: N/A

 

 

Date

 

 

Executive Officer
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Commerce
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Reference:  OS/OGC-07-11, General Attorney

 

I am extremely interested in being considered for a General Attorney position, as referenced above.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I earned my Juris Doctor in 2005 and have been a Member of the State Bar of North Carolina since that time; I have also been a Member of the American Bar Association since 2002.  Additional academic background includes a BBA, Economics, earned in 2001.

 

Since 2005, I have practiced as an attorney in varied capacities.  Currently, I am an Assistant Public Defender with the State of North Carolina, where I have developed solid government experience that should prove valuable in the General Attorney position.  Prior to this I was a Criminal Defense Associate Attorney and Civil Defense Associate Attorney.  I also contracted as

an Attorney to provide quality legal support on the high-profile Vioxx litigation case.   In addition,

I have Interned in the areas of Business Law, Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

 

My experience includes a solid background in litigation and caseload management, including motion practice, discovery and hearings before administrative bodies. I offer you exceptional research, analysis, critical thinking, and strategizing skills as well as dynamic communication, consultation, negotiation, and mediation abilities. Further, I possess strong writing skills, with experience in creating a broad range of legal documents, and am proficient in computer operations and applications, including Lexis-Nexis and West Law.

 

As a team member, you will find me to be a results-driven Attorney with strong professional integrity and ethics who is committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset in the capacity of General Attorney, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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