Litigation Attorney Resume Examples and Templates

Litigation Attorney

• Manage a portfolio of over 154 matters in order to recover our client’s damages through negotiation and litigation in an effective and cost efficient approach.
• Gained great exposure and knowledge in the  field of insurance law.

Litigation Attorney

• Led the prosecution and advisement of 90 major felony cases, including 40 homicide prosecutions and high-profile matters.
• Oversaw the prosecution of the most high-visibility criminal cases and provided legal advice on complex cases.
• Managed a litigation team of 6 attorneys and 12 support personnel to prosecute a sensitive case of national interest.
• Directed worldwide criminal investigations and litigation strategy as a senior criminal prosecutor.
• Drafted, edited, and reviewed charges to shape litigation strategy and advised on Army national security litigation.

Litigation Attorney

• Search for any information that is of value in order to strengthen the client's defense whilst still protecting it from being manipulated.
• Meet with clients to discuss the details of the case.
• Assess the matter thoroughly in order to suggest appropriate defenses to the allegations.
• Question state witnesses and call upon defense witnesses during the course of a trial.
• Draft and argue relevant interpretations, evidence and case law in the bid to convince magistrates and judges of the accused's reasonable doubt.
• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
• Negotiate plea proposals between the state and the client.
• Identifying the loopholes in the prosecution's case and figure out smart strategies to support the accused and get his charges dismissed or lowered.
• Gather evidence to formulate a defense by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the client's rights and emphasize on them while dealing with the prosecution.
• Have a good knowledge about the laws and appeals that could be used to protect the client's interests.
• Present evidence to defend clients in criminal litigation.

Civil Rights and Systemic Litigation Attorney

• Serve as lead counsel in complex matters before federal and state courts; manage needs and developing and implementing systems that achieve client relationships;
• Advocate on behalf of clients in frequent court appearances, providing consistent and reliable results. Expertise in motion practice, depositions, and private negotiation
• Draft and le pleadings,case management, written and complex electronic discovery,motions, and briefs
• Negotiate and draft complex settlement agreements.written and oral communication, and client relationship management.

Associate Litigation Attorney

• Specialized in Personal Injury Protection ("PIP") litigation and managed a significant caseload.
• Prepared pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents for cases.
• Conducted legal research to compare case facts to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes.
• Communicated effectively with clients to interpret laws, rulings, and regulations that affected each case.
• Prepared timely reports to insurance carriers and clients regarding case status and ongoing activities.

Commercial Litigation Attorney

• Handled commercial and real estate matters for banks, corporations, individuals and law firms.
• Prepared non-consolidation and true sale opinions for borrowers in structured finance and asset securitization transactions worth over $1B.
• Drafted settlement agreements, employment agreements, trademark co-existence agreements and franchise agreements.
• Managed post-judgment collection including discovery, levy and sale of assets, commercial landlord-tenant matters, trust and estate litigation, real estate and consumer finance litigation, receiverships, state court liquidations, mediation, and shareholder litigation.