Litigation Associate Resume
A litigation associate is someone who has earned qualification to work as an attorney in different law firms. He helps the attorney in doing all kinds of research necessary to present cases at the court. He may even attend the court hearings, offer suggestions, and try to secure dates of hearings according to the convenience of clients. To be employed in this position, knowledge of the litigation proceedings followed by all types of courts is a must.
Sample Resume
Terrance S. Reed
2175 Elmwood Avenue
Superstition, AZ 85207
Phone: 480-984-4281
Email: tsreed@anymail.com
Career Objective:
A litigation attorney position in a reputed law firm where I can get opportunities to use my talents in researching vital details to help clients put up a strong case in the court.
Summary of Skills:
- Admirable communication, interpersonal, and interrogative skills
- Experienced in following the ethics and conduct codes for proper legal practices
- Skilled in finding necessary details required for cases
- Expert in collecting, examining, and interpreting data
- Remarkable organizational and multitasking skills
- Efficient in preparing and presenting cases at court
- Expert in managing and updating client databases
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with legal software search databases
- Ability to coordinate, collaborate and work with other litigation attorneys
Experience:
Litigation Associate
John P. Legrand & Associates, Superstition, AZ
2011 - present
- Drafting and preparing pleadings and other litigation documents
- Conducting research and collecting evidence required for litigation cases
- Interviewing clients to get to the depth of the matter
- Gathering data from clients and analyzing them for case presentation
- Attending court hearing on behalf of the clients
- Coordinating with attorneys, and court officials as necessary for litigation
- Ensuring litigation process is carried in compliance with the local, state and federal laws
- Filing and maintaining litigation documents
- Planning and arranging settlements out side the court
Litigation Attorney
Law Office Of Roger Dupont, Lexington, Superstition, AZ
2009 - 2011
- Drafted and argued motions independently
- Conducted title searches and assisted in the drafting of contracts, releases, and offers to purchase
- Carried out investigations relative to identifying potential defendants and witnesses
- Assisted in the trial proceedings and preparation of trial exhibits, as well as in the preparation of documentation presented in arbitration and mediation hearings
- Interviewed clients and referred the case to the attorney
- Negotiated case settlements in favor of clients
Education:
Degree of Juris Doctor
Star Law School, Superstition, AZ
2008
Associations:
Member of the Arizona Bar
Member of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona Bar
Member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Bar
References:
Available on request.
