Assistant Inspector General, Investigative Counsel Resume Zara Wilcox Assistant Inspector General, Investigative Counsel (847) 555-3186 zara.wilcox@example.com linkedin.com/example/zarawilcox Evanston, IL 60201 STRENGTHS Objective case analysis Separated disputed facts from assumptions during sensitive reviews, giving decision makers a clearer record. Investigative writing Connected evidence, law, findings, and recommendations in reports that supervisors could use with confidence. Interview preparation Built focused question paths for witnesses and subjects, then caught gaps during memorandum review. Confidential judgment Handled sensitive personnel and ethics records carefully, earning trust from investigators and agency counsel. Practical legal guidance Turned difficult statutory and policy questions into workable next steps when investigations changed direction. SKILLS Government Ethics Administrative Investigations Labor and Employment Law Legal Research Investigative Strategy Report Writing Subpoenas Document Requests Discovery Interview Planning Witness Examination Document Review Public Source Research Administrative Proceedings Legal Briefs LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Beginner 10 MY CAREER 5.8 Years Senior Investigative Counsel at Midwest Public Accountability Commission (2.7 Years) Associate Attorney at Great Lakes Labor and Ethics Counsel (2.2 Years) Assistant Counsel at County Administrative Law Office (10 Months) SUMMARY Public sector investigations attorney with six years of experience handling government ethics, employment matters, administrative investigations, and confidential case analysis. Develops evidence based case strategy with investigators, evaluates documentary and testimonial evidence, and researches statutes, regulations, policies, labor issues, and disciplinary questions. Drafts investigative reports, legal memoranda, subpoenas, document requests , discovery materials , pleadings, briefs, and recommendations that help decision makers resolve sensitive matters. Participates in interviews, prepares witness examinations, reviews public source information, and identifies gaps requiring further inquiry. Illinois licensed attorney with a Juris Doctor and successful Uniform Bar Examination completion. Communicates clearly with agency leaders, supervisors, government partners, and law enforcement contacts while exercising independent judgment and protecting confidential information . EXPERIENCE Senior Investigative Counsel Midwest Public Accountability Commission January 2024 - Present Chicago, IL Directs legal work for sensitive public integrity investigations, partnering with investigators and agency leaders on case strategy, evidence evaluation, written findings, and recommended action. Maintains independent judgment , confidentiality, and practical guidance across concurrent matters involving ethics, employment, discipline, policy, and administrative requirements. Directed ethics investigations with investigators, preserving independent factual assessment and confidential case handling. Drafted findings reports linking allegations , interviews, records, law, conclusions, and recommended action . Prepared subpoenas and document requests, revealing evidentiary gaps during responsive record review. Built interview outlines and reviewed memoranda, correcting omissions before investigative decisions. Researched ethics statutes and agency policies, translating legal issues into practical guidance. Coordinated with agencies and law enforcement contacts, supporting pleadings and testimony preparation. Associate Attorney Great Lakes Labor and Ethics Counsel September 2021 - December 2023 Naperville, IL Managed internal investigations and contested employment matters involving workplace conduct, policy compliance, labor issues, discipline, and ethics. Produced defensible records, legal analysis , discovery materials, and hearing preparation while balancing concurrent deadlines and incorporating feedback from supervising attorneys and client representatives. Managed workplace investigations, organizing records and witness accounts into defensible factual files. Wrote briefs and memoranda on labor , employment , discipline, and ethics questions. Prepared deposition outlines and witness examinations around disputed facts and corroborating evidence . Reviewed personnel records and public sources, isolating inconsistencies requiring additional inquiry. Drafted discovery responses and document requests while protecting privilege and confidentiality. Balanced concurrent matters, giving supervisors concise status updates and practical risk analysis. Assistant Counsel County Administrative Law Office October 2020 - August 2021 Waukegan, IL Supported government attorneys on administrative and employment matters through legal research , file analysis, hearing preparation, correspondence, and deadline tracking. Converted supervisor feedback into accurate work product while protecting sensitive information and communicating professionally with agency personnel and outside parties. Researched statutes, regulations, local policies, and procedures for administrative matters. Drafted research memoranda and filings, incorporating supervisor feedback into accurate final work. Organized case files and chronologies, flagging relevance, confidentiality, and follow up issues. Prepared exhibit lists and witness questions tied to hearing evidence and case records. Maintained matter logs and deadlines using Word, Outlook , and Excel . Communicated with agency staff and outside parties, escalating substantive legal questions appropriately. PROJECTS Public Integrity Case Review 2025 Partnered with investigative staff on a sensitive case review, combining interview records, public source material, and policy analysis into a clear decision document. Administrative Hearing Preparation 2023 Worked with counsel and witnesses to organize exhibits, examination questions, pleadings, and factual chronologies for a focused administrative proceeding. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Senior Counsel Recognition, acknowledged for clear findings and steady judgment in sensitive public integrity investigations. Public Service Legal Writing Award, recognized for concise analysis supporting administrative and employment decisions. EDUCATION Juris Doctor Loyola University Chicago School of Law GPA: 0 2020 Chicago, IL Coursework: Legal research, administrative law, employment law, professional responsibility Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Illinois State University GPA: 0 2017 Normal, IL Coursework: Public policy, constitutional law, government ethics, political institutions CERTIFICATIONS Attorney and Counselor at Law, Illinois 2020 Uniform Bar Examination 2020 TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel Legal Research: Statutes, Regulations, Case Law Investigative Documents: Reports, Memoranda, Findings Evidence Review: Interview Records, Personnel Records, Public Sources Discovery Practice: Subpoenas, Document Requests, Discovery Responses Proceedings: Administrative Hearings, Depositions, Trial Examinations Communication Tools: Video Conferencing, Telecommunications, Email Case Management: Chronologies, Research Logs, Deadline Tracking Government Law: Ethics Law, Employment Law, Administrative Law Written Advocacy: Legal Briefs, Pleadings, Correspondence SKILLS Government Ethics Administrative Investigations Labor and Employment Law Legal Research Investigative Strategy Report Writing Subpoenas Document Requests Discovery Interview Planning Witness Examination Document Review Public Source Research Administrative Proceedings Legal Briefs PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Illinois State Bar Association, member focused on government and administrative law. Association of Inspectors General, professional participant in public integrity and investigative practice. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Beginner) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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