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Chris Smith

123 Main Street • Hometown, MS 00000 • (123) 456-7890 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OBJECTIVE

A highly skilled attorney with more than 7 years of combined experience seeking position with firm that allows for growth and potential partnership.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

MEMBER: STATE BAR ASSOCIATION:
Admitted: January 2002 * ID: 12345 

  • Prepare and review various legal instruments and documents. 
  • Acting as agent of client in authorized transactions.
  • Examine materials for legal implications.
  • Advise representatives and individuals legislation which might affect the client.
  • Prepare for pre-trial actions and defend clients in lawsuits.
  • Advise clients on matters related to tax law, regulatory law, and individual/company rights and responsibilities. 
  • Advise clients regarding complicated legal questions with no precedent decisions with direct application to client's situation.
  • Prosecute complex criminal cases.
  • Represent public defendants in court proceedings, including complex and difficult to defend cases where prosecution has dedicated extensive resources to achieving conviction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAW FIRM
Contract Attorney, 2004-Present
  • Conduct electronic document review, including privileged document review, for large litigation firm, working up to 60 hours per week.
STAFFING AGENCY
Contract Attorney, 2004- Present
  • Perform electronic and paper document review for large firm engaged in multimillion dollar anti-trust investigations.
COLLECTION AGENCY
Staff Attorney, July 2003- Present
  • Represent health care providers in collections activities for 3rd party payers.
LARGE AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Legal and Administrative Assistant, 2002-2003
  • Researched case and labor law for large government defense contractor. Observed trial proceedings, depositions and motion arguments, and assisted in discovery process. Prepared subpoenas. Contacted witnesses.

Mental Disabilities Law Clinic Intern, University of City School of Law, 2001
Served as Guardian ad Litem for mentally disabled juveniles.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor - University of City School of Law - 5/2002

  • Member: Public Interest Law Association
  • Law advisor Student

Bachelor of Arts in History - College of City - 5/1996

  • Member: United Cultures