Associate Attorney Resume Sample

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Jonathan Brooks
Associate Attorney
Sharp legal work and real results for clients
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+1 202 555 0774
Linkedin
linkedin.com/in/jonathan-brooks-law

Associate attorney with seven years practising at a law firm in Washington, DC. Handles the substance of cases and deals — researching the law, drafting documents, advising clients, and representing them in negotiations and before the court. Won a complex motion that shaped the outcome of a significant case for the firm. Conducts legal research and analysis, drafts pleadings, contracts and memos, manages discovery and case strategy, advises clients, and appears in proceedings. Strong on both the legal analysis and the judgement and client skills practice demands. Rigorous, persuasive and trusted with serious matters. Admitted to the bar. Looking for an associate-attorney role with a firm doing substantive work and developing its associates toward partnership.

Personal
Location
Washington, DC
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Notice Period
1 month
Date of Birth
1992-03-22
Professional Skills
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Contract Drafting
  • Case Strategy
  • Discovery
  • Client Advisory
  • Negotiation
  • Court Appearances
  • Legal Analysis
Personal Skills
Analytical Thinking
Persuasion
Attention to Detail
Judgement
Diligence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Working Proficiency
Professional Experience
Washington DC Law Firm

Associate Attorney December 2016 to Present

Handle the substance of cases and deals from research through to resolution.
Won a complex motion that shaped the outcome of a significant case for the firm.
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, contracts and memoranda.
Manage discovery, case strategy and document review on matters.
Advise clients and represent them in negotiations and proceedings.
Appear before the court and support senior attorneys on major matters.
DC Legal Practice

Law Clerk / Summer Associate June 2014 to November 2016

Supported attorneys with research, drafting and case preparation.
Drafted memos and assisted on discovery and filings.
Learned litigation, transactional work and client service.
Passed the bar and moved into an associate-attorney role.
Education
Georgetown University Law Center

Doctorate — Juris Doctor (JD) (August 2013 to May 2016)

Law degree covering doctrine, legal writing and advocacy, with a law-review role and internships. The internships built real practice experience. Established the foundation for legal practice and bar admission.
District of Columbia Bar

Doctorate — Bar Admission (DC) (June 2016 to November 2016)

Admission to the District of Columbia Bar after passing the bar examination. It is the license required to practise law. Underpins all client representation and court appearances.
Certifications
Bar Admission (DC)

District of Columbia Bar (November 2016 to Present)

Admission to the District of Columbia Bar after passing the bar examination. It is the license required to practise law. Underpins all client representation and court appearances.
Highlights
Won a key motion
Won a complex motion that shaped the outcome of a significant case for the firm. A motion that turns a case is exactly where sharp legal work pays off.
Trusted with serious matters
Trusted with substantive research, drafting and client advice on important and complex matters. Earning that trust early in practice is how associates build steadily toward partnership.
Law Review Article
Law Review Article

Georgetown Law Review (January 2015 to Present)

Authored a law-review article during his studies analysing an unsettled area of law, demonstrating the legal research and writing skills he applies to complex matters in practice.
Activities & Interests
Grow Moustache
Sculpting
Socialising
Travelling
Treadmill

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