Lateral Attorney Resume
Objective : As a Lateral Attorney, analyzes information provided with new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and applicable rules of professional responsibility, and reviews and edits draft engagement letters for compliance with same.
Skills : Legal Expertise, Research and Analytical.
Description :
- Analyzed conflict of interest reports for all new firm representations and lateral attorney hires.
- Identified potential conflict problems to ensure new matters and attorney hires are compliant with the firm’s conflict and risk management policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflict of interest issues (to include obtaining necessary waivers and drafting ethics wall memos) related to the firm’s clearance of new clients, new matters, and lateral attorneys.
- Proactively communicated with partners and management regarding complex conflicts issues.
- Reviewed client outside counsel guidelines and assists with assessment of firm’s ability to comply.
- Conducted orientation of staff and attorneys regarding new matter approval process.
- Consulted with partners, professional responsibility committee and information governance to create and maintain effective screening restrictions.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law
Lateral Attorney Resume
Summary : As a Lateral Attorney, provides legal advice and policy counsel on a variety of legal issues relating to intelligence and national security law and other routine practices of an executive agency.
Skills : Communication, Negotiation and Mediation.
Description :
- Maintained thorough and accurate records of all conflict resolutions and related communications.
- Developed expertise on conflict rules and approaches in specific practice areas and formulated templates and frameworks of analysis for conflict issues in such areas.
- Conducted legal research and analysis on sensitive matters.
- Provided training on a variety of laws and policies affecting CIA personnel.
- Engaged with other Intelligence Community elements, federal agencies, and congressional committees.
- Communicated with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and providing them with advice.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Juris Doctor
Lateral Attorney Resume
Summary : As a Lateral Attorney, developed relationships with clients as they establish legal needs, provide counsel, help them understand their legal options, and represent them in court and negotiations.
Skills : Client Management, Time Management.
Description :
- Explained legal options to clients and brought possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
- Built relationships with clients based on trust.
- Developed arguments and representing clients in criminal and civil legal proceedings.
- Prepared legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, and pleadings, accurately and in a timely manner.
- Stayed informed about current legislation, especially concerning legal specialties.
- Advised clients on the best behavior while charges are pending, including confiding in family and friends and social media use.
- Ensured that the firm was achieving its client satisfaction goals by evaluating productivity and quality of service and making recommendations for improvement.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Juris Doctor
Lateral Attorney Resume
Objective : As a Lateral Attorney, developed company policies, researched and guarded against legal risks, ensured compliance with rules and regulations, and represented the company in legal proceedings.
Skills : Problem-solving, Attention to Detail, Ethical Conduct.
Description :
- Met with clients at the remand or an office to critically discuss the pending charges and strategize on how best to defend.
- Finded ethical solutions to legal matters.
- Communicated with clients to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice.
- Strategized on how to resolve the client’s cases in a favorable and cost-effective manner.
- Enlightened clients about legal options and making them know the possible outcomes or threats.
- Developed ideal arguments and represented clients in civil and criminal legal proceedings.
- Stayed informed about any current legislation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
J.D
Lateral Attorney Resume
Objective : As a Lateral Attorney, responsible for working directly with the business to ensure that all legal matters are handled in a professional and efficient manner.
Skills : Perseverance, Writing skills.
Description :
- Built trustworthy relationships with clients.
- Prepared legal documents such as dispositions, pleadings, and contracts in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assisted clients with the execution of agreements such as plea bargains with the regional attorney’s office.
- Collected retainers from clients and executed contracts.
- Consulted and handled all corporate legal processes.
- Developed company policy and position on legal issues.
- Researched, anticipated, and guarded the company against legal risks.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Juris Doctor
Lateral Attorney Resume
Summary : As a Lateral Attorney, responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, assessing legal needs, reviewing company policies and procedures, and business and legal policies.
Skills : Legal knowledge, Commercial awareness.
Description :
- Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, notices, and subpoenas.
- Provided legal and administrative support to attorneys.
- Coordinated and filed all discovery documents involving attorneys and clients.
- Reviewed discovery cases and provided updates to attorneys.
- Analyzed conflicts in legal matters and advised clients on solutions.
- Coordinated and prepared administrative reports.
- Assisted in the review of legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law
Lateral Attorney Resume
Summary : As a Lateral Attorney, responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, wills, trusts, deeds, and agreements, ensuring that these documents comply with applicable laws and protect their clients' rights and interests.
Skills : Business development skills, Time management skills.
Description :
- Communicated with senior associates to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
- Wrote succinct and persuasive motions and briefs.
- Maintained a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences based on case requirements.
- Continued legal education through mock trial practice (provided in-house).
- Served as first chair for own cases and second chair for the litigation team handling large cases.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a diverse range of agreements, and filed comprehensive complaints and airtight responses.
- Worked closely with the team to prepare accurate, persuasive briefs and motions for every case that goes to trial.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law
Lateral Attorney Resume
Summary : As a Lateral Attorney, responsible for conducting legal research to analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and precedents relevant to their client's cases, helping them build strong arguments and provide informed advice.
Skills : Reading comprehension, Active listening and learning.
Description :
- Informed clients about discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and other case-related processes.
- Conducted depositions and discovery, and performed research on legal matters related to specific cases.
- Attended court frequently for hearings and pre-trial conferences.
- Advised clients regarding ongoing litigation or explain legal issues they might be facing or have concerns about.
- Researched the details and evidence involved in cases, such as police reports, accident reports, or pleadings previously filed in a case, as well as applicable law.
- Developed case strategies, such as trying to resolve cases early and cost-effectively for his clients rather than go to trial.
- Prepared pleadings and other documents, such as contracts, deeds, and wills.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
J.D
Lateral Attorney Resume
Summary : As a Lateral Attorney, responsible for offering legal counsel and guidance, helping clients understand their rights and responsibilities under the law, and advising on potential courses of action in legal matters.
Skills : Networking, Presentation skills.
Description :
- Appeared in court before a judge or jury to orally defend a client's rights and best interests.
- Communicated with the clients to understand their case requirements.
- Assisted in drafting legal reports, contracts, and appeals.
- Prepared and represented clients at court hearings and trials.
- Researched and maintained the confidentiality of any sensitive information.
- Maintained and updated the number of hours spent on a particular case.
- Assisted the Senior Attorney on various cases and legal proceedings.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law
Lateral Attorney Resume
Objective : As a Lateral Attorney, responsible for interpreting case law and decisions handed down by other applicable courts. This involves analyzing the effects of a good many factors that might have been involved in other cases.
Skills : Drafting skills, Analytical skills.
Description :
- Gathered and prepared arbitration papers and other legal documents.
- Negotiated legal contract terms on behalf of clients.
- Presented arguments and counterarguments in court.
- Built and maintaining long-lasting building relationships with clients.
- Maintained a report of ongoing cases and updated clients on case progress.
- Provided clients consultation on the consequences of legal proceedings.
- Kept up-to-date with any changes in the legislation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law
