Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                     

 

 

Address:                                   0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Phone:                                      (xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

Vacancy Posting:                     Job Posting #

Position:                                  Attorney, GS#

 

 

 

Core Competencies

 

Critical Thinking; Legal Research/Investigation; Analysis; Strategic Planning; Transactional Law & Litigation; Case File Review; Crisis Management; Organizational Leadership; Decision-Making; Best Practices & Benchmarking; Data Generation; Information Gathering; Project Management; Briefings; Presentations; Communications; Consultations; Interpersonal Relations; Collaborative Teamwork; Strategic Planning; Organization; Workflow Coordination; Prioritization; Time Management; Policy/Regulatory Compliance; Operations; Administration; Budget Compliance; Financial Principles; Computer Operations/Software Applications; Information Technology; Database Management; Client Relations; Bilingual: English/Spanish

 

Areas of Law: Civil/Criminal Litigation, International Business Transactions, Business/Commercial Law, Landlord/Tenant & Real Estate

 

 

Professional Experience

 

Attorney | Managing Member, XX/2006 - Present

YYYYYY X. YYYYYY JR., P.L., Orlando, FL

Supervisor:  N/A

Hours:  XX per Week

Starting Salary: XX,XXX; Ending Salary: XX,XXX

 

Contribute dynamic leadership skills in overseeing all aspects of daily operations, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and quality of services.  Apply sharp business acumen toward launching, building and developing a thriving law firm, with great success, large clientele base and forward-thinking objectives.  Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of client claims and interview new clients to gather information and provide targeted legal services. 

 

Exhibit advanced written communication skills in drafting effective pleadings and legal documents.  Proactively perform legal research and investigations to support client cases.  Strategically plan and coordinate workflow to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting client needs.  Successfully contribute to business development by using proactive prospecting techniques to generate new clients.  Proficiently develop and execute case strategies, representing individuals and corporations for various matters in state and federal courts.

 

 

 

 

 

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Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                  

Job Posting: Attorney

Social Security Number: XXX-XX-XXXX                                                                                  page 2 of 2

 

 

Paralegal, XX/2004 - XX/2005

EGAN, LEV & SIWICA, P.A., Orlando, FL

Supervisor:  May or May Not Contact - NAME, PHONE NUMBER

Hours:  XX per Week

Starting Salary: XX,XXX; Ending Salary: XX,XXX

 

Concurrent with practicing law, played vital role in driving business and revenue growth by aggressively targeting and acquiring new clients.  Supported all facets and phases of complex Labor & Employment litigation and transactional files in various stages of completion.  Demonstrated exceptional project management skills in preparing documents in critical compliance with applicable court rules and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.  Planned and coordinated a variety of different research to author legal documents.  Built and maintained dynamic relationships with clients to facilitate repeat, referral and new business. 

 

Intern | Law Clerk, XX/2003 - XX/2004

GARFINKEL TRIAL GROUP, Maitland, FL

Supervisor:  May or May Not Contact - NAME, PHONE NUMBER

Hours:  XX per Week

Starting Salary: XX,XXX; Ending Salary: XX,XXX

 

Maintained full accountability for carefully reviewing case files of personal injury claims due for settlement demand.  Proficiently prepared settlement demand packages and exhibits, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.  Conducted extensive research and documented requests, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and prioritizing abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

 

Education

 

Juris Doctor - Barry University School of Law, Orlando, FL, 2005, XX credit hours & XX GPA

Activities: President of the Hispanic American Law Students Association; William & Mary Summer Study Abroad in Spain (International Environmental Law, International Business Transactions, Comparative Corporations)

 

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2002, XX credit hours & XX GPA

 

Diploma - High School, City, State, Date, XX credit hours & XX GPA

 

Bar Memberships

 

Member in Good Standing of: The Florida Bar & Federal Middle District Court of Florida

 

Languages

 

Spanish, Fluent - Speaking, Reading & Writing

English, Fluent - Speaking, Reading & Writing

 

Affiliations

 

Business Law; Criminal Law; General Practice Solo and Small Firm; Trial Lawyers; Young Lawyers Division

 

 

 

 

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Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                     

 

Address:                                   0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Phone:                                      (xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

Vacancy Posting:                      Job Posting #

Position:                                   Attorney, GS#

 

 

 

I am highly interested in being considered for the Attorney position currently available.  With theoretical and applied academic legal experience, I am confident that I can make a positive contribution in this position.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume.  In advance, thank you for your consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I have built a successful career, progressing from an Intern/Law Clerk and Paralegal to my current role as Managing Attorney of my own law firm.  I offer a comprehensive knowledge of legal and business operations, administration and technologies, with a consistent track record of identifying, developing and executing new ideas and approaches toward generating results.  I excel in strategically managing resources to optimize productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety while containing and reducing operating costs.  A hands-on leader, I am highly effective in training, scheduling, developing, evaluating, and directing diverse personnel.  I am also skilled in planning, allocating and administering resources and budgets.  To complement my successful professional background, I have completed extensive legal training to continue to further hone and refine my legal skills and maintain up-to-date on current legal trends.

 

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 welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your earliest convenience, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy