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SUMMARY

Solutions-focused, diligent attorney seeking to contribute background in contract analysis, legal communications and negotiations, and sophisticated legal research. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; ability to independently and cost-effectively manage multiple projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Highly versatile; adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities. Reputation for integrity, perseverance, and work ethic. Seeking to relocate back to the Northeast. Additional skill areas include:

Contract Drafting & Analysis | In-Depth Legal Research | Relationship Building
Outside-of-the-Box Problem Solving | Technical Legal Writing | Negotiations
Policy Evaluation & Analysis | Conducting Litigation | Project Management

EDUCATION & BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Honors: Highest Grade Award - Federal Government Contracts
  • Activities: Member - Communications Law & Policy Society Moot Court Team; President & Community Service Chair - Irish-American Law Students Association

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

  • Honors: PROMISE Scholarship, Dean's List
  • Activities: Various WVU Jazz and Classical Music Ensembles

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Attorney General - Confidential, Charleston, WV (2011-Present)

Acquire expertise in legal writing and language through successfully researching and analyzing complex legal issues, drafting briefs, and presenting cases at hearing. Demonstrate sharp communication skills in counseling and advising local prosecutors as well as negotiating appellate procedure matters with opposing counsel.

  • Won numerous cases for State and successfully managed exceptionally large caseload.
  • Analyzed legal documents accumulated from case's litigation history, determined each document's importance and relevance to appeal, and negotiated inclusion of documents with opposing counsel.

Contracts Analyst - Confidential, Charleston, WV (2010)

Researched, negotiated, drafted, and administered complex agreements, including leases, contracts, licenses for State.

  • Earned a stellar reputation and negotiated procurement of commodities and services on behalf of State.
  • Drafted substantive revisions to WV State Code at the request of Secretary of Dept. of Administration.

Summer Associate - Confidential, London, UK (2009)

Achieved position in London program for one of London's leading criminal defense firms. Directly supported experienced attorneys in evaluating issues involving revenue fraud, corporate and mortgage frauds, money laundering, confiscation, theft, and robbery.

Student Attorney - Confidential, Syracuse, NY (2009)

Negotiated favorable foreclosure deals and settlements, further illustrating communication abilities. Applied analytical skills in conducting FINRA arbitration for small investors and litigation on behalf of low-income consumers.

  • Counseled individuals and small businesses on unsuitability of investment, insurance law, mortgage and banking fraud, and breach of contract.
  • Exposed extensive mortgage-fraud schemes in Central New York by conducting in-depth litigation and financial document investigations and analysis.

Additional Experience:Researcher/Analyst for Confidential, in Washington, DC. (2006-2007)
Additional Skills: Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets and database software.

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