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

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1992
Major: Political Science; Minor: Economics

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION, Chicago, IL Legal Assistant
Research impact of reduced State revenue sharing on municipal public safety staffing. Involved in needs assessment, strategy planning, community outreach, interviewing, data collection, analysis and reporting.

CHICAGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, Domestic Violence Unit, Chicago, IL

Victim Witness Advocate
Interviewed victims and witnesses, prepared documents and organized information for court appearances. Assisted attorneys during trials.

DLLINOIS PUBLIC DEFENDERS, Chicago, IL

Legal Intern
Researched and drafted motions on various criminal law and procedural issues. Interviewed clients at Illinois correctional institutions. Argued bail motions in several state district courts. Negotiated plea and bail agreements for defendants accused of misdemeanor crimes. Attended criminal trials and deposition hearings.

PRO BONO LEGAL ADVISORS COMMITTEE, Chicago, IL

Legal Intern
Advised mentally handicapped clients on aspects of mental health law, including guardianship, commitment, discharge, and civil rights. Drafted motions, complaints, and discharge petitions for clients. Devoted part of time to advising clients at the Central Square Homeless Shelter.

ATTORNEY DANBSL BANNEN, Oak Park, IL

Legal Secretary
Greeted clients. Prepared documents for legal proceedings involving real estate transactions. Entered all client information into new computer system.

IBM: WordPerfect, Word for Windows; Macintosh: Microsoft Word, FileMaker.