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| Desired Industry: Legal |
SpiderID: 27883 |
| Desired Job Location: Nashville, Tennessee |
Date Posted: 7/22/2009 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 08/01/2009 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: New Grad/Entry Level |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: JD |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Experience:
MISSISSIPPI SECRETARY OF STATE-ELECTIONS DIVISION Jackson, MS
Extern, November 2008 – May 2009
• Researched extensive cases regarding Mississippi Election law
• Worked as poll watcher for November 2008 Primary Election
• Contacted 82 Mississippi Counties regarding municipal elections
• Recorded Election Assistance Commission reports from Mississippi counties
• Screened and evaluated voter questions
DISTRICT PUBLIC DEFENDERS- ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Chattanooga, TN
Volunteer Intern, May 2008 – August 2008
• Researched case law regarding multiple legal topics including voluntary manslaughter and criminal procedure matters
• Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, including significant work on a murder trial
• Interviewed witnesses while incarcerated
• Attended preliminary hearings and plea agreements
HINDS COUNTY PUBLC DEFENDER’S OFFICE Jackson, MS
Volunteer Intern, May 2007 – August 2007
• Conducted initial interview with inmates
• Researched and drafted trial memoranda
• Assisted attorneys in developing strategy, arguments, and testimony for use in case preparation
MISSION FIRST LEGAL AID OFFICE
Jackson, MS
Volunteer Intern, January 2007-June 2007
• Assisted with client intake forms, interviews, and attorney requests
• Interviewed clients to obtain initial interview for attorneys
• Organized case files
GRANT, KONVALINKA, AND HARRISON, P.C. Chattanooga, TN
Runner, May 2004- July 2004
• Ran documents from law firm to courthouse
Education:
Mississippi College School of Law
Jackson, MS
Juris Doctorate May 2009
• Dean’s List, Fall 2008
• Mississippi Association for Justice
o Vice President, 2008-09
o Secretary, 2007-08
• S.T.A.R. (Students Tutoring, Advising and Recruiting) Mentor
• Mississippi Trial Championship, Fall 2007; Witness, Team Placed First
Middle Tennessee State University, 2004-2006
Murfreesboro, TN
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Double Minor in Political Science and Business Communications
• Graduated Cum Laude
• Captain, National Mock Trial Team
• Sigma Kappa, Alpha Delta Chapter
Affiliations:
BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP:
• Chattanooga Bar Association
• Nashville Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division
• American Bar Association, Student Member
Additional Information:
Please consider the enclosed resume an application for a legal position. I recently received my J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law and took the Tennessee Bar Examination. I am eager to begin my legal career in Nashville where I will be able to utilize my legal skills and experience new challenges and opportunities.
Evidence of my leadership skills are shown through the responsibilities I’ve had in my law school career and my commitment to academics. My high level of concentration and excellent organizational skills enhanced my research, organizational skills, initiative, and communication ability in a manner which reflects my diligence and commitment to success.
During law school I’ve gained a solid background in legal research and writing and a strong foundation in legal concepts and analysis. During my third year, I interned for the Mississippi Secretary of State in which I was involved in many different areas of law, with a concentration in election law. I have also interned for the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office in Jackson, Mississippi where I dealt with incarnated clients firsthand. An internship with the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office in Chattanooga allowed me to assist attorneys with a challenging second degree murder trial. These internships have allowed to me to analyze legal issues in election law while gaining familiarity with the courts and refining my legal writing skills.
I genuinely enjoy the study and application of law and appreciate the rewards of hard work. I would contribute the same hard work, dedication and enthusiasm to any firm in which I am employed. I know that work within the law is prestigious and I promise to excel at my work if selected for employment. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my education and experience will be helpful to you. I am available for an interview at your convenience. I can be reached at (423) 322-1089 or by email at adriennemaloney@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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