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• Extensive experience of XX years in preparing and drafting legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts; analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents; identifying implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information  
• Adept in preparing legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal; studying Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases; researching relevant legal materials to aid decision making; present and summarize cases to judges and juries
• Adroit in investigating about the case by interviewing and collecting necessary information from the clients and witness and documents them for reference while presenting the case in the court; developing and implementing strategies, gathering evidence to present the case understanding the details of the case  
• Skilled in evaluating findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of case; possess profound verbal communication skills to present the case in an influential manner in the court; good interrogative skills to collect appropriate information from the witnesses and the clients 

Key Result Areas:

• Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial
• Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
• Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case; arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts
• Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings; represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership
• Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records
• Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies

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:

• Prepared the appropriate legal documents for trial or court proceedings
• Protected the company against legal risks and violations
• Evaluated new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors
• Represented the company in legal proceedings
• Designed and oversaw the company’s policy and position on legal matters
• Examined the legal issues related to new products and services; negotiated deals on behalf of the company
• Guided management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations

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????