Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To get a responsible position of civil law attorney within the business or environmental arenas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1991-Present Trial Attorney (Civil Rights)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION - Seattle, WA

• Review recommendations of reasonable cause decisions submitted by enforcement staff to determine whether investigations have developed sufficient evidence of statutory violations to support litigation.
• Assess whether cases should be litigated in accordance with the priorities of the regional attorney, the office of general counsel and the strategic objectives of EEOC.
• Prepare written and oral arguments on pre-trial, trial, and post-trial motions in court and conferences and for hearings before Federal District Judges and Federal Magistrates.

1987-1990 Assistant District Attorney
CLAYTON COUNTY - Jonesboro, GA

• Drafted accusations and indictments.
• Evaluated and researched potential defenses.
• Determined whether further investigation is needed and approved cases for more work.
• Attended pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
• Worked with trial team investigators to coordinate witnesses and evidence for trials.
• Interviewed witnesses, victims, experts and the police.
• Arranged interpreter services for witnesses when necessary.
• Attended meetings, maintains continuing education requirements.

1984-1986 Summer Law Clerk
TRAVELERS CO - Walnut Creek, CA

• Drafted letters to attorneys, clients, witnesses and adverse parties for his own signature or signature of attorney.
• Assisted attorneys in developing facts and information, establishing contact with witnesses and experts, conducting personal or telephone interviews, etc.
• Obtained, reviewed, organized and summarized medical records.
• Participated in special administrative and legal research projects as requested.
• Assisted attorneys in preparing for and taking depositions by organizing relevant documentation for specific areas of inquiry.

EDUCATION

• Juries Doctor Degree of Law from San Francisco State University, California (1984)
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Academy of Art University, California (1981)