Resume Skills and Keywords for Litigation Lawyer

Litigation Lawyers also known as Litigators, specialise in the resolution of disputes between individuals and/or corporations and are in charge of representing claimants and defendants before, during, and after court sessions. From inquiry and pleading to trial, settlement, and appeal, a Litigation Attorney oversees the whole litigation process.

Skills required for a Litigation Lawyer's role

  • Drafting and Summarizing 
  • Legal Research 
  • Tort and Accident Benefits
  • Client Services 
  • Coverage and Liability 
  • Articling and  Databases
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Stakeholder Liaison 
  • Client Relationship Management 
  • Policies/Procedures  
  • Legal Advice
  • Document Review 

What recruiters look for in a Litigation Lawyer's resume: 

  • Skilled at preparing cross-examination and deposition outlines, as well as pretrial documents including subpoenas, affidavits, and correspondence to opposing counsel
  • Proficient at researching and communicating current and potential changes and issues with other departments
  • Adept at draftomh internal memos, subpoenas and various discovery documents

What can make your Litigation lawyer's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in litigation

  • Meticulous Litigation Lawyer with significant experience in tort and accident benefits. Skilled in independently managing a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end, and handling court appearances, mediations, and depositions Known for displaying high ethical standards, integrity and confidentiality while always exceeding expectations independently or as part of a team. 

Targeted job description 

  • Draft and file litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
  • Prepare review, revise and negotiate legal agreements to ensure the firm’s obligations are compatible with management’s philosophy.
  • Represent and counsel business owners, and individuals, in matters involving complex commercial litigation, mortgage foreclosure, and supplementary proceedings.

Related academic background 

  • BA LLB | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 2020

Sample Resume of Litigation Attorney in Text Format

SHIKHSA SINGH 

Litigation Lawyer 

9897067894 | shikshasingh@gmail.com | Mumbai, India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikshasingh/

SUMMARY 

Meticulous Litigation Lawyer with significant experience in tort and accident benefits. Skilled in independently managing a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end, and handling court appearances, mediations, and depositions Known for displaying high ethical standards, integrity and confidentiality while always exceeding expectations independently or as part of a team. 

SKILLS 

  • Drafting and Summarizing 
  • Legal Research 
  • Tort and Accident Benefits
  • Client Services 
  • Coverage and Liability 
  • Articling and  Databases
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Stakeholder Liaison 
  • Client Relationship Management 
  • Policies/Procedures  

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Litigation Lawyer | NKB LEGAL, Mumbai 2021 - Present 

  • Manage document review projects, including patent litigation, consumer class actions, product liability litigation, and commercial disputes. 
  • Assist in the preparation of witnesses for depositions and trials. 
  • Prepare litigation team for meet and confer conferences and e-discovery protocols. 
  • Counsel clients on issues of knowledge management, data privacy, and data collection processes. 
  • Advise major Fortune clients on litigation preparedness. 
  • Research and draft legal memoranda in support of motion practice on subject areas involving product liability, tort law, and contract law. 
  • Collaborate with vendors and developer teams to select, improve, and enhance e-discovery solutions. 

EDUCATION 

BA LLB | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 2020 

INTERNSHIPS 

KL Legal Services | Intern 2022 - 2021 

  • Assisted senior lawyers in communicating with clients and providing litigation strategy, counsel, and updates. 
  • Conducted research for drafts and supported the filing of pleadings and motion papers. 
  • Managed discovery process, including taking and defending depositions.

LANGUAGES 

English 

Hindi