Sample Attorney Resume

An attorney is probably the most sought after person in the country right now, considering that everybody is ready to sue anyone for even the smallest mistake. Hence, the business of attorneys is in a boom. An attorney is expected to look into legal matters, which have a broad range. An attorney has to be quick witted, dexterous and good at communication. He needs to have good debating skills, along with a tendency to never back off. This sample resume is certain to provide you with details as to writing your own resume well. Anyone can use this sample after making the necessary changes.

Brad Sharp
726, East 98 Avenue,
Idaho Falls, ID 72889
876-090-7287
brad.sharp@gmail.com

Title: Experienced civil lawyer with a successful track record that includes securing compensation in excess of $ 2 mn.

Objective: Seeking employment with the civil law section of a major law firm.

Achievements

• Successfully handled numerous high profile cases and secured a settlement of over $ 2 mn in a couple of cases
• Can work out details systematically and attain favorable verdicts even in apparently complex and difficult to win cases
• Awarded numerous credits during litigation in state as well as federal courts
• Successful practice before administrator boards and arbitrators

Experience

• Senior Associate with Burnham & Hayes, Idaho Falls, ID from 2002 till date, where I have been involved with different types of clients and handled the litigation from start to finish; I have a high success rate and it was here that I secured damages worth more than $ 2 mn for two of my clients
• Associate Attorney with Bayne & Associates, Idaho Falls, ID from 1998 to 2002, where I handled responsibilities like preparation and presentation of motions, drafted statements of settlement, and defended depositions; was a member of the legal team that successfully defended Norton Co. in its $ 6 mn coverage litigation

Education

• J. D. from the prestigious Yale Law School, New Haven, CT in 1996, where I acted in the capacity of an Editor of Law Review and Coach of Yale Debate Society
• B.A. in History and Government with honors in Summa cum Laude from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI in 1992, where I was awarded the Beikney Award for the most outstanding thesis in history and made it to the finals of the national level Extempore competition

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the Bar Association, State of Idaho in 1997
• Contributor to The Western Law Review Consultant, Equity and Legal assistance foundation
• Member of Board of Directors, YMCAs of Greater D.C
• Member of NARL Board of Idaho