John Smith
123 Any Town · USA 98109
[email protected] · (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

Assistant Paralegal

• 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