Judge Resume Sample

Key Result Areas:  

• Decide whether the accused will be detained until trial; decide the terms under which the accused may be released; issue warrants, if necessary, for police to seize property; and
• Preside over the preliminary hearing, which allows the Judge to determine if there is enough evidence to warrant a trial  
• Ensure the trial proceeds as required; ensure witnesses if clarification is required; and handle objections raised by lawyers; hear the evidence  
• Listen to the testimony of the different parties and their witnesses;
• Assess the attitude and body language of the parties and witnesses, determines the truthfulness and credibility of their statements, etc.
• Read all documents and considers the relevance and admissibility of the evidence, which can include testimonies, photos, reports from experts (doctors, accountants, etc.) or plans    

Key Highlights:  

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????  
• Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level?  
• Any major accounts/clients handled???  
• Awards/appreciation letters received????  
• Other relevant achievements???? 

Key Result Areas:  

• Read through legal documents to make determinations about pre-trial issues, motions and final rulings
• Assisted with monitoring jury selection, along with instructing the jury and managing them during a trial; listened to arguments from plaintiffs and defendants to determine the facts of a case and come to a ruling
• Asked questions of witnesses and legal counsel to make the right decisions regarding issues that may occur during a trial or hearing
• Met with legal counsel to discuss and decide upon objections, pretrial motions, evidence and discovery issues; wrote opinions and conducted legal research as needed to reach determinations or create written documents
• Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid upon the completion of a case and hand down the ruling in the courtroom to the responsible party
• Monitored court proceedings to ensure all legal procedures are handled according to the law and make decisions regarding gray area issues, such as the use of cameras in the courtroom  

Key Highlights:  

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level? Any major accounts/clients handled???  
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????