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abc@xyz.com

driven legal professional seeking a challenging position as a senior paralegal, where expertise in office management, legal proceedings, and client services will prove instrumental to company success.

career profile

 

experienced, certified paralegal with over twenty years experience working in the corporate legal environment. recognized for exceptional working knowledge of legal terminology, general law, and legal proceedings pertaining to a wide variety of case fields. in-depth expertise in preparing affidavits, briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, closing statements and trial statements for plaintiff and defendant representations. hands-on knowledge of research, investigative, interviewing, and reporting techniques. dynamic communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. capable of working quickly and accurately under pressure to successfully meet short court deadlines. proven ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and upholding the ethical standards of the legal profession. core competencies include:

 

analysis of complex legal documents preparation of evidentiary research

contacting witnesses for testimony direction and coordination of law office activities

organizing delivery of subpoenas monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.

 

professional experience

 

commercial real estate transactions                                                                               2005-2008

real estate agent

• successfully manage properties and organize files; prepared purchase offers, escrow papers, leases and contracts.

karen a. connolly, ltd.                                                                                                     2003-2005

paralegal

• effectively trained associates in legal proceedings.
• consistently drafted substantive motions, organized files, interviewed clients, and researched legal issues in lexis nexis.
• successfully prepared attorney for trial.

 

las vegas college                                                                                                                            2003

teacher

• proficiently taught legal writing to undergraduate students.

mace j. yampolsky, ltd                                                                                                      1987- 2003

paralegal/office manager

• effectively managed office proceedings, including accounting, human resources, and employee supervision.
• proficiently prepared legal research, substantive motions, review of discovery, trial statements, client interviews, attorney for motion hearings, and appellate briefs.

education

 

marietta college, marietta, ohio

bachelor s of arts

itt technical college

paralegal certification

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0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
(xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com
 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a paralegal and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over twenty years experience in the legal field. i have effectively applied my administrative skills and legal knowledge toward a career as a senior level paralegal. to complement this background, i offer experience in employee training, office management, and client services.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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