Litigation Associate Resume

Sample Litigation Associate Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Professional Summary

Civil litigation attorney with 10 years of substantial trial experience including the district and superior courts, as well as before the Appellate Division of the District Court and Appeals Court for The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Areas of case experience include personal injury ranging from simple motor vehicle and premises claims to wrongful death actions, contract claims, employment issues, business litigation, workers compensation, and maritime law involving the Jones Act.

Associations

Member of the Massachusetts Bar - Since 1998
Member of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts Bar
Member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Bar

Experience

John P. Legrand & Associates, P.C., Somerville, MA, 1995-2005
Attorney (1998-2005)
Law Clerk (1995-1998)

As an attorney have held total case responsibility through all phases of preparation including interviewing clients and investigating potential defendants, motions before various courts, conducting depositions, negotiation of settlements, and representation of clients at the time of trial. Represented clients at mediations, arbitration hearings and before the Appellate Division of the District Court; also, represented clients at motion hearings, pre-trial conferences, and various proceedings including lump sum conferences at the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents. Experienced in maritime law and workers compensation law with particular background in the Jones Act and 905(b) claims.

Law Office Of Roger Dupont, Lexington, MA, 1991-1995
Law Clerk

Drafted motions and discovery documents; conducted title searches; assisted in the drafting of contracts, releases, and offers to purchase; and conducted investigations relative to identifying potential defendants and witnesses. Assisted in trial proceedings and preparation of trial exhibits, as well as in the preparation of documentation presented in arbitration and mediation hearings. Gained experience in corporate law, contract law, personal injury claims, and real estate.

Education

Suffolk University Law School, J.D. Degree
Suffolk University, B.A. Degree In English, Cum Laude

References: Available on request.