Jan Brightwell
Louisville,KY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Prosecutor
Office Of The Commonwealth's Attorney
02.1988 - 08.2023
- Analyzed evidence and identified pertinent issues on cases.
- Counseled victims and law enforcement officers on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Communicated with victims and law enforcement officers and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Developed strategies for trials, court proceedings, and negotiations.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to victims and law enforcement officers.
- Advised victims and law enforcement of perceived challenges to prosecution and resolutions to such challenges.
- Reviewed felony cases to determine quality and depth of investigation, completeness of case file and complexity and severity of case.
- Reviewed and prepared felony cases for disposition.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Supervised attorneys and support staff. Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Coordinated and conducted various training to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and judges
Education
J.D. -
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.1984
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Evaluate Evidence
- Argue Motions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Building Trust and Relationships
Timeline
Prosecutor
Office Of The Commonwealth's Attorney
02.1988 - 08.2023
J.D. -
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Kentucky
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