AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Law Clerk
SUMMARY: Highly knowledgeable and resourceful Law Clerk with more than four years experience in performing legal research, analysis and writing; and under the specific guidance of a judge, assisting in drafting opinions, orders, calendar notices, and decisions.
Summary of Qualifications
Exceptional knowledge of formats for a variety of legal documents.
Uncommon passion for law.
Huge knowledge of legal processes and procedures.
Deep knowledge of legal terminology.
Profound knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
Uncommon ability to perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques.
Remarkable ability to understand and apply secondary sources such as, loose-leaf services, legal encyclopedia, annotated case reports, extra jurisdictional case law, law review articles, etc.
Immense ability to compose and produce reports, documents and related material.
Excellent knowledge of English.
Proven accuracy and precision in carrying out duties.
Remarkable ability to think logically and clearly.
Professional Experience
Department of Justice, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Law Clerk
Prepare cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
Maintain document control, tracking and tracing.
Review case files and digests trial folders, etc.
Drafts litigation working documents.
Prepare documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.
Evaluate all the information to determine a case's status.
Rule on the admissibility of evidence, evaluate evidence and make decisions on cases.
Monitor, track and follow up on documentation, case files or other assignments to ensure appropriate timelines are met and action completed.
Review cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action to be taken.
Search land titles to check details such as property boundaries and ownership of the property.
Attend settlements for the purchase or sale of land.
Examine contracts and obtain information about contracts so that solicitors can proceed with finalization.
Fill out legal forms and lodge them with government offices, interview clients and draft clauses for contracts.
Undertake company, business name, bankruptcy and other searches.
Help maintain bookkeeping records.
Prepare statements of evidence by witnesses and briefing papers for use by barristers (this happens when a solicitor's client has to go to court).
Assist clients by providing information on legal processes.
Assist prosecuting or defense lawyers in court and arrange for the attendance of witnesses at court.
Brief witnesses and take notes of evidence.
Assist barristers and senior counsel with case management.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law University of New York (2002)
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