Legal Assistant Resume

Legal assistant or paralegal is always the lifeblood of every legal firm or office. Nearly all research and the preparation for hearing, trial and business meetings are managed by legal assistant. By recognizing the employer, legal assistant may assist draft mortgage, legal pleadings, separation agreements, contracts, trust instruments, estate plans, tax returns and wills. Also, they assist in coordinating the activities of other staff and keep the financial office records. Many colleges provide the associate's or certificate degree after finish of the paralegal programs. For those who wish to pursue lasting careers in this specific field, the bachelor's or higher degree can significantly aid in the career progression.

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Job Outlook: The legal assistant may hired in following firms or offices:

• Insurance company
• Private law firms
• Banks
• Corporate legal department
• Public defender's firm

Now demand for the legal assistant and paralegal is growing, as many people need legal assistance and advice.

The sample legal assistant resume will help you to build your own resume for applying to the job of legal assistant.

Sample Legal Assistant Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective:
Organized, punctual, trustworthy detailed oriented, planning and support of daily prepared and administrative tasks seeks a challenging position.

Education:

University of Roosevelt, Chicago, IL
B.A.(Political Science), cum laude-1992

Legal Experience:

Legal Assistant (July 1993-Present)
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATIONS, Chicago, Illinois

• Investigate impact of decreased State profits sharing on the municipal public security staffing.
• Involved in requirements assessment, strategy scheduling, community outreach, data collection, interviewing, analysis and reporting.

Victim Witness Advocate (May 1992-July 1993)
CHICAGO ATTORNEY OFFICE, Domestic Violence Division, Chicago, Illinois

• Discussed with the victims and the witnesses, prepared all documents and prepared information for the court appearances.
• Helped attorneys throughout trials.

Legal Intern (Sept. 1990 - May 1992)
DLLINOIS PUBLIC DEFENDER, Chicago, Illinois

• Investigated and planned motions on different criminal laws and technical issues. Discussed clients at IL correctional organizations. Disputed bail motions in numerous state courts.
• Settled plea and the bail agreements for the defendants blamed of a misdemeanor crimes.

Legal Secretary (Summer 1990)
ATTORNEY BANNEN, Oak Park, Illinois

• Greeted clients.
• Arranged documents for the legal proceedings containing real estate transactions.
• Entered the entire client data into computer system.

Computer Skills:
MS Word, IBM- WordPerfect, FileMaker.