A Supervising Attorney addresses the client’s legal issues and improves the community. The job description and duties often listed on the Supervising Attorney Resume are – providing legal assistance, supervising staff attorneys and support staff to ensure holistically, and high-quality legal representation to clients, monitoring substantive legal work and providing consult and advice to staff attorneys; ensuring staff development through mentoring and training, ensuring staff compliance with funding requirements, preparing and drafting funder reports, developing and implementing advocacy strategies, and completing other duties as assigned.
Those seeking this job role normally possess the following skills and abilities – the ability to demonstrate commitment to the public interest or pro bono work, excellent writing and oral communication skills, the ability to lead and motivate, and flexibility. A law degree and a Juris Doctor qualification are essential to enter this occupation.
Headline : Exceptionally qualified litigation and corporate attorney responsible for the daily operations of a large scale financial services firm with vast experience in all facets of litigation and office management.
Skills : West Law Lexis-Nexis, Internet Visual Basic Programming, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Represented financial institutions in matters related to real estate contracts, mortgage banking contracts, title, consumer finance, servicing, and the enforcement of mortgage loans.
Reviewed and drafted contracts, letters, and other legal documents.
Completed due diligence on all legal issues in-house legal counsel refers.
Managed consumer finance litigation proceedings from start to finish by interacting with mortgagors, attorneys, investors, trustees, and judges.
Drafted and negotiated agreements between opposing Counsel and clients without supervision.
Attended all court proceedings for files assigned.
Answered Discovery Requests.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Juris Doctor
Supervising Attorney Resume
Objective : Seeking a staff attorney position to utilize my knowledge and experience in all phases of litigation and mediation, including strong communication skills and excellent research and writing abilities, to support and represent Children in Need of Services through the State of Indiana..
Skills : Management Experience, Grant Writing.
Description :
Drafted motions and pleadings as they related to each appeal hearing utilizing strong legal writing and research skills.
Coordinated pre-litigation settlements, when possible, settling over 75% of appeals prior to hearing through Withdrawals, Agreed Orders, or Dismissals, saving the Department additional expenses in ongoing litigation and program benefits.
Maintained ongoing and up-to-date expertise in program policies, including state and Federal program guidelines, legislation, and changes in Department policy.
Traveled, when necessary, to litigate appeals at the Chancery Court level on judicial review.
Managed a team of eleven Legal Assistants.
Approved and signed Notices of Hearing, coordinated time-off requests and per- formed managerial functions as their contact person for questions regarding daily job functions.
Counseled Legal Assistants to develop legal strategies for appeal hearings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Juris Doctor
Supervising Attorney Resume
Summary : Accomplished attorney with strong background in complex civil litigation in State and Federal courts, including trial, law and motion, settlement negotiations, appellate and bankruptcy matters. Extensive experience prosecuting and managing multi-party litigation. Extensive experience in office management and employee development. Proven ability to significantly increase case values.
Represented clients in Family and Supreme Court and occasionally in Housing Court, who have been abused and have experienced other forms of domestic violence and its effects such as eviction, loss of employment, trauma, and sexual assault.
Responsible for assure that the policies and standards of zealous representation of these special victims are followed.
Responsible for supervising, guiding, and mentoring junior staff attorneys.
Researched many hours in order to support my client's position.
Investigated thoroughly my clients' cases.
Used to travel as I cover the entire Capital Region.
Analyzed TennCare Medicaid appeals, as part of the Conciliation Unit, to distinguish those that should continue further in the hearing process from those that were without merit, based on the dispute in question.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
JD In Law
Supervising Attorney Resume
Summary : Supervising Attorney is responsible for Developing monthly outreach program and coordinated involvement in major annual outreach programs, including Veteran's Stand Down and Community Connect, Providing training to staff and non-profit partners, Supervising clerks and support staff, and serving as a mentor to entry-level attorney staff.
Skills : University Teaching, Attorney.
Description :
Reviewed motions prepared by colleagues prior to filing with the Bankruptcy courts; kept up with updates and sent information within the team needed to stay in compliance with clients and current court requirements.
Directed communication with a specific client to comply with monthly deadlines and needs within the bankruptcy proceedings of multiple files.
Corresponded with clients to meet their needs regarding the status of legal proceedings on various files in foreclosure.
Regularly communicated with clients for updates and information via Internet, email, telephone, and fax.
Handled vital documents including notation of receipt and tracking information.
Tried civil lawsuits involving real estate, commercial litigation, and breach of contract claims.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's In Management
Supervising Attorney Resume
Summary : Supervising Attorney in the State of Florida looking for an exciting career change. I have worked as an attorney for almost 20 years including in Jacksonville, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and St. Augustine Florida. Highly effective at conflict resolution, reviewing and understanding complex issues, and ensuring outcomes are in the best interest of the client.
Skills : Coaching, Testing Skills.
Description :
Supervised the legal practice of up to 12 attorneys within the 17th Circuit to ensure assertive and effective best interest advocacy in dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
Trained, supervised, and evaluated both legal and non-legal staff on issues relating to effective legal advocacy.
Developed staff's legal advocacy skills through coaching and support with an emphasis on developing written and courtroom practice skills.
Handled caseload consisting of highly contentious and high-profile dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
Developed and implemented office protocols and procedures for efficient and effective office management.
Provided legal counsel to volunteers and program staff.
Drafted legal pleadings and correspondence.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA In Juris Doctor
Supervising Attorney Resume
Headline : Highly qualified Supervising Attorney with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Supervising Skills, Attorney.
Description :
Represented clients before the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the U.S.
Represented clients in bond motions; argue issues of mandatory detention.
Represented clients in cases including Cancellation of Removal for LPR and non-LPR, Adjustment of Status, asylum, 212(c) and (h) waivers, and NACARA.
Represented clients before USCIS in family-based petitions, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, VAWA, Removal of Conditional Residence, Parole in Place, U-Visa, and DACA.
Represented clients in consular processing and draft briefs for inadmissibility waivers including unlawful presence, criminal bars, and alien smuggling.
Directed a staff of 15 paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys in every aspect of the daily legal practice as it relates to removal defense matters and family-based immigration petitions.
Established county-wide Psychotropic Medication Protocol for the program.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor In Law
Supervising Attorney Resume
Summary : Supervising Attorney with 7 years of experience in Collecting large additional funds for Hospitals, Responsible for collections, third-party and insurance reimbursement, litigation, and financial enforcement, of thousands of actions, for a large group of California hospitals.
Conducted cases including adult guardianships, termination of parental rights, adoptions, civil protective hearings regarding abused and neglected children and adults, and civil and criminal discovery hearings.
Work included jury trials and appellate practice and issues of emergent medical and surgical treatment, physical and sexual abuse and neglect, financial exploitation, mental health management, and end-of-life medical treatment.
Provided legal counsel to hundreds of employees and administrators at large State agencies.
Collaborated with counsel and staff of other agencies and institutions such as the Circuit Court, Health, Mental Hygiene, Police, State's Attorneys, Aging, and Juvenile Services to develop and implement policies and legislation, and train and educate staff.
Designed organizational structures and standard operating procedures.
Trained, supervised, and evaluated units of attorneys and support staff.
Served as agency FOIA and confidentiality expert, litigating motions to protect agency confidentiality and providing advice and training regarding the management of sensitive agency material and requests for access to records and information.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA In Juris Doctor
Supervising Attorney Resume
Summary : Supervising Attorney is responsible for Creating and opening the Self-Help Legal Access Center inside the Ukiah Courthouse to educate and empower individuals to handle their own legal matters, Supervising paralegals and volunteers providing services to customers, Working with grant procedures to ensure funding, and conducting yearly evaluation process.
Skills : Leadership, Voluntary.
Description :
Represented banks and financial institutions in mortgage banking matters.
Drafted foreclosure complaints and reviewed/gathering all pertinent documents before filing foreclosure complaints.
Attended settlement conferences in an attempt to resolve foreclosure matters.
Drafted opposition papers.
Responsible for coordinating and supervising a group of paralegals and junior attorneys and making sure the day-to-day functions ran smoothly.
Oversaw law office operations, including case assignments, supervision, and professional development of law office staff.
Responsible for the oversight of various clients, making sure client policies and procedures are always adhered to.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA In Juris Doctor
Supervising Attorney Resume
Summary : Supervising Attorney is responsible for Practicing areas included federal, state, and administrative debt collection procedural and substantive law, federal employment law, corporations, creditor rights and obligations, banking law, contracts, alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy, domestic relations, post-judgment remedies, and significant work in Oklahoma Civil Procedure.
Skills : Law enforcement, MS Office.
Description :
Managed high-volume asset recovery practice, with primary responsibility for devising a legal strategy for thousands of cases.
Conducted hundreds of asset investigation deposition-type hearings and negotiated countless settlements.
Very heavy motion practice, researching, drafting, and arguing motions and responses.
Created discovery request and response templates and made frequent court appearances.
Monitored procedural and substantive laws and regulations affecting both my office and my client, in turn revising and implementing compliance policies, conducting office-wide training on compliance issues, and maintaining updated office manuals and letter templates.
Directly managed associate attorney, paralegal team, and indirectly managed more than 60 employees.
Worked with clients to meet their needs in a timely manner.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA In Juris Doctorate
Supervising Attorney Resume
Headline : To obtain a Supervising Attorney position, responsible for providing legal representation for indigent clients, including case intake and investigation, research, brief writing, development of litigation strategy, discovery and representation in court and administrative hearing, in the areas of family law, domestic violence, housing, public benefits, consumer issues, and employment.
Skills : Public management, MS Office.
Description :
Directed representation of clients at Administrative Hearings Drafting Written Arguments for clients to the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission.
Managed accounts payable and budgeting for the firm Networking and promotion of the program to area law schools and nonprofit organizations.
Responded to regulatory complaints and represented office against unemployment claims.
Resolved issues dealing with day-to-day work functions.
Collaborated with Chief Legal Counsel, Regional Director, and Circuit Director in hiring and disciplinary actions of program personnel.
Managed staff of two case managers.
Developed standard operating procedures for all attorneys and staff.
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