Sample Resume 2010

Scott J. Splawn

2626 Pringle Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 381-1592

PROFILE SUMMARY

Law Firm Associate with expert ability to draft motions, create briefs and other legal memoranda and analyze complex, legal documents. Demonstrated track record of thoroughly preparing legal strategies and conducting comprehensive research which results in settling majority of cases. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association

Illinois  Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Law Offices of Michael E. Blass, P.C.

Chicago, IL

Associate

2002 � Present

Responsible for using legal expertise in cases which involve Family Law and Personal Injury. Cases brought to settlement have generated more than half a million in revenue for the firm. Key tasks including preparing and editing legal documents, trial preparation and creating legal strategies.

�       Responsible for all legal correspondences to clients and adversaries. 

�       Meticulously research and gather data for all cases.

Feinstein & Peters, L.L.C.

Chicago, IL

Law Clerk

1998 � 2001

Conducted legal and factual research for the firm's Partners. Oversaw more than 50 litigation suits each month with responsibility for document preparation and case investigation.

Illinois Superior Court

Chicago, IL

Judicial Law Clerk

1997 � 1998

Served as liaison between Judge and court officials. Was responsible for briefing the judge each daty on pending case details.  

�       Performed legal research for the Judge.

�       Drafted memorandum dispositions and bench memoranda.

EDUCATION

Chicago University

Chicago, IL

Juris Doctor

1997

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

1993