Paralegal Resume Sample

Corey Davis

123 Main Street, 345 Mission Boulevard • Hometown, CA • (555) 555-0987 • Fax: (555) 555-5555 • cdavis@company.com

PARALEGAL QUALIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

 

  • Case research, client relations, document management, and writing skills gained in progressively responsible positions over a 12-year period.
  • Expertise as law office manager, compiling training manual, supervising support personnel, revamping accounting, debit, and credit systems.
  • Trained and accomplished interviewer, negotiation, and mediation.
  • LexisNexis, WestLaw, Word, FileMaker, Excel, QuickBooks, and Internet skills.

 

PARALEGAC AND MANAGEMENT EXPEIUENCE

1990 - Present

LAW OFFICES OF BRENDAN ELLIS, Santa Fe, NM

Civil Litigation Specialist/Office Manager

  • Manage office and staff of 3 secretaries, ensuring operation of furn with 3 attorneys and billings of $1.5 million and awards over $1 0 million annually.
  • Interview clients; prepare files and discovery; handle multiple cases.
  • Request and review medical documentation; ascertain evidence information and process all with the appropriate parties.
  • Negotiate and settle cases with defense attorney and insurance companies.
  • Attend mediations and conciliations.
  • Prepare clients for depositions and trials.
  • Control and maintain office accounts, using accounting and billing software.

 

1990

SANTA FE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT, Santa Fe, NM

Witness Advocate

  • Interviewed victims and witnesses, prepared documents and organized information for court appearances.
  • Assisted attorneys during trials, taking notes and facilitating access to evidentiary documents.

 

1986 - 1990

ATTORNEY DANIEL GALL, Santa Fe, NM

Legal Secretaly/Legal Assistant

  • Researched and drafted motions on criminal law and procedural issues. Interviewed clients at Illinois correctional institutions.
  • Negotiated plea and bail agreements for defendants accused of misdemeanors. Attended criminal trials and depositions.

 

1988 - 1989

NEW MEXICO PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, Santa Fe, NM

Legal Intern

 

EDUCATION

1990

SAINT JOHN'S COLLEGE, Santa Fe, NM 

B.S., Human Resource Management, with Honors

  • Completed degree while employed and served as peer advisor to nontraditional students.