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professional education & affiliations

 

passed new york state bar exam admission pending

 

juris doctor degree new york law school                                                                                           2007

technology editor media law and policy journal

member black law students association

member public interest coalition

member new york law school, intellectual property society

 

bachelor s of arts in english brooklyn college                                                                                   1995

cum laude, top 15% of the class

member association for women in science

member national black science student organization

writing tutor for esl students

 

member telecommunications committee, new york city bar association

member new york county lawyers association

member civil rights committee, new york county lawyers association

honorary student co-chair new york county lawyers association

 

professional experience

 

charities bureau legal assistant nys attorney general                                                        2008-present

• successfully re-register organizations with the charities bureau of the new york attorney general s office, through communicationn research in access, dos, filenet, guidestar, and lexis.
• efficiently conduct internet research on behalf of attorney general.

 

library circulation clerk/research assistant new york law school                                       2004-present

• effectively manage and coordinated the collection and distribution of books, journals and periodicals.
• successfully update all legal resources on behalf of ny law school.
• consistently provide technical support services and consultation to library staff and students

 

intern schwartz & perry                                                                                                                      2007

• responsible for managing a broad range of legal support functions, from researching case facts and laws to drafting notices of appeal and motions for leave.
• consistently support lawyers by attending all mediation sessions.
• proficiently drafted legal documents for lawyers, including summons, complaint and interrogatories.

 

assistant editor virtulaw publication                                                                                                      2006-2007

• responsible for the successfully editing of information security law: chapter 7, control of digital assets.

 

summer intern law clerk for the honorable alison y. tuitt                                                                          2005

• actively served as research assistant with the new york state supreme court, bronx county.
• responsible for researching and drafting supreme court judicial decisions and order.
• efficiently monitor criminal proceedings of all other judges and report back to the honorable alison tuitt.

 

professional skills

 

• recent law school graduate with strong business acumen and extensive legal training.
• strong legal background with over four years experience assisting with legal research, drafting legal documents and collaborating in client mediation.
• persuasive individual possessing strong negotiation skills, oral and written communication expertise, as well as it and communication experience.
• proven ability to assess all issues to adequately protect clients and complete projects producing professional results while adhering to rigid deadlines.
• skilled negotiator, mediator and advisor.

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a lawyer and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a juris doctor degree from new york law school. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

cassita charles