Appellate Attorney Resume Sample

Appellate Attorneys are lawyers who are well versed with appeal laws that allow people to question verdicts given by lower courts and request higher courts to validate the decision. In general, a case can have only a single appeal trial.

Appellate Attorneys do not process any case that receives a fresh verdict. And neither will they demand appeal from higher courts on demand from clients. They rather analyze the entire case and the decision given. Only when they find sufficient and relevant grounds to question the given verdict, a case can be processed for appeal.

These professionals seldom visit courts for oral arguments as they present written legal briefs and pleadings for their clients. Only when they handle complex cases, they may fight oral arguments in court. Therefore, effective writing skills are mandatory for this job role. Besides, they may also need former experience in handling trial cases before landing this job role.

Below is a sample resume designed for this position. If you are looking for Appellate Attorney position, you may use this sample to formulate a befitting resume for yourself.

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Gabriela Thomas

13003 Greg Rd, Edwards

CA 93829

Ph: 760 704 8730

E: gabrielathomas@frontfocus.com

Objective: A former Research Attorney with considerable experience in handling trial cases. Presently, working as an Appellate Attorney and therefore looking forward for other lucrative avenues and exposure in handling appeal cases.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of appellate procedures and rules governing appeals
• Exceptional writing and legal brief preparation skills
• Appreciated for conducting short and effective oral argument sessions at appellate laws
• Capable of conducting thorough research and analysis

Professional Experience:

Appellate Attorney
August 2018 - Present

Responsibilities:

• Conducting extensive research to find grounds for appeal
• Researching on the entire trial process and verdict given by lower court
• Conducting thorough discussion sessions with clients to know their views and grievances
• Reviewing all relevant and required documents
• Writing effective legal briefs and preparing motions and pleadings
• Occasionally appearing in appellate courts to make oral arguments for complex cases

Trial Attorney
May 2007  – July 2018

Responsibilities:

• Investigating cases to find evidence in favor of clients
• Responsible for all paper work and preparationof legal documents
• Meeting witnesses and other suspects in the case to cross examine their opinions
• Visiting courts to advocate from client's perspective

Education Background:

Attended California University School of Law
Passed: 2007