John Smith
123 Any Town · USA 98109
someone@example.com · (425) 555.0139

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced and professional paralegal seeking for a position as assistant paralegal in a corporate legal department.

Has immense knowledge in general law, legal terminology and legal proceedings (Civil litigation, Will and Estates, Real Estate, Corporation, Family Court, Criminal etc.).
Provides detailed research and excellent investigative skills.
Has over 5 years of experience and practice of law.
Exemplifies excellent judgment and decision making skills necessary in paralegal counseling.
Gives the clients confidentiality regarding cases handled.
Upholds and exercises the ethical standards required in the legal profession.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies University of Arizona.

Professional Experience

Smiths Associates – Any Town, USA 2000 to Present

Reported to three attorneys and worked as an assistant that covered wide range of responsibilities of different cases from preparation to the trial phase.
Provided a liaison between clients and attorneys as well other parties involved in the cases.
Exhibited professionalism in providing quality work and meeting deadlines as needed.
Applied investigative methods with DAKCS database system to collect histories and documentations needed (court affidavits, bankruptcy notices, bank statements, trial letters etc.).
Collaborated with various departments in keeping track of documentations of more than 50 collections of cases in the legal department.
Prepared cases of specific content for documentation and for reference in client presentations as well as for network database information