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Andrew Smith


Phone:

(000) 000-0000

Email:

andrew_smith@example.com

Address:

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

Professional Summary

Florida registered paralegal with 2 years of experience in plaintiff litigation and personal injury.  Analytical, detail-oriented professional adept at conducting legal research, organizing medical exams, preparing summary depositions, and settlement proposals and statements.  Actively seeking an investigator role within a nationally recognized trial law firm.

Employment history

Jan. 2019 – Present
Armandinaburgh, Indiana
Law Clerk, Connelly LLC

  • Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Receive and place telephone calls.
  • Schedule and make appointments.
  • Draft and type office memos.
  • Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
  • Organize and maintain documents, and case files.

Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2014
East Rodneyland, Pennsylvania
Receptionist, Kovacek, Bartoletti and Aufderhar

·      Attending to incoming & outgoing calls – making appointments where necessary;  
·      Counter enquiries;
·      Issuing cheques and receipts;
·      Balance Petty cash;
·      Check online for direct deposits, EFT’s and telegraphic transfer deposits. Receipt where necessary;
·      Update appointment diary each morning;
·      Prepare all new files;
·      Conduct Title & Plan Searches;
·      Run End of Day Reports – Print & place in corresponding folders;
·      Account Rendereds;
·      Update Account Book;
·      Paying Invoices;
·      Distribution of faxes;
·      Typing dictation;
·      Preparing Accounts

Oct. 2010 – Jan. 2011
Bruenfort, Arkansas
Apprentice/Senior Hairdresser, Jacobson-Heidenreich

  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Develop new styles and techniques.
  • Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  • Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients’ instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.

Education

Present
Bachelor of General Studies: Education Studies

  • South North Carolina College – Khalilahburgh, Louisiana

Apr. 2016
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation

  • Anderson University – Schillermouth, Virginia

Aug. 2011
Certificate III in Hairdressing

  • Southern Kreiger – Port Christeneton, West Virginia

Skills

Microsoft Word
Experienced

Excel
Skillful

Communication Skills
Expert

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Andrew Smith


Phone:

(000) 000-0000

Email:

andrew_smith@example.com

Address:

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

Professional Summary

Legal Secretary with over 4 years experience in an office environment working with professional and support staff. Plenty of experience in dealing with clients in a respective manner. Efficiently and effectively preparing documents and office memorandums. A motivated worker with a strong drive to complete multiple tasks at the highest quality standard. 

Employment history

Jan. 2017 – Present
McKenzieland, South Dakota
Law Clerk, Gutmann-Hane

  • Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
  • Act as agent for banks or individuals in property settlements.
  • Prepare and complete office banking.
  • Attend with clients to gather information regarding matters. 
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Receive and place telephone calls.
  • Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
  • Schedule and make appointments.
  • Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
  • Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
  • Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
  • Draft and type office memos.

Nov. 2013 – Dec. 2013
East Nicolachester, Hawaii
Cashier, Ernser, Ankunding and Becker

  • Run cash register.
  • Stock shelves.
  • Prepare fruit and vegetables.
  • Supervise fill and cashier staff.
  • Count tills and money in safe for banking purposes. 
  • Take orders for delivery/ pick up. 
  • Answer phone. 

Education

Feb. 2013
High School Diploma

  • Western New Mexico Academy – Bashirianstad, Rhode Island

Skills

Communication
Experienced

Time Management
Skillful

Typing
Experienced

Customer Service
Experienced

Microsoft Office
Skillful

Multitasking
Experienced

Team Work
Experienced

Qualifications

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Andrew Smith


287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

andrew_smith@example.com

(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Through my extensive work and educational portfolio I have obtained a substantial amount of knowledge and skills in dealing with legal administrative matters. I am seeking to secure a position where my existing skills in the areas of law can be utilised, and further developed to effectively contribute to growth and profitability. I am always looking to challenge myself and with this mentality I constantly encourage myself to ensure that all tasks I conduct are completed in a timely and efficient manner. I intend to maximise any opportunity or tasks given to me with the goal to build a positive brand image for myself. 

Employment history

Law Clerk, Abernathy LLC. Heathburgh, Pennsylvania
Jun. 2018 – Present
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Receive and place telephone calls.
  • Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
  • Schedule and make appointments.
  • Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
  • Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
  • Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
  • Draft and type office memos.
  • Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.

Manager, Wolff LLC. Claudeview, Louisiana
Jun. 2015 – May. 2017
  • Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
  • Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
  • Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.
  • Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
  • Respond to customers’ or shippers’ questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services.
  • Dress mannequins for displays.
  • Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
  • Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
  • Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers’ needs.
  • Instruct customers in alteration of products.
  • Stock shelves with products.

Sales Assistant, Mraz, Hane and Keebler. West Rosaliebury, Mississippi
Nov. 2011 – Dec. 2011
  • Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
  • Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
  • Instruct customers in alteration of products.

Waitress, McLaughlin LLC. New Tinastad, Alaska
Sep. 2010 – Sep. 2011
  • Collect payments from customers.
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
  • Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
  • Check patrons’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
  • Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.

Education

East Fadel, North Maxbury, Louisiana
Practical Legal Training, Law, Present

East Arizona College, Port Boyd, Washington
Bachelor of Law and Social Science, Law and Social Science, Nov. 2017

South Mraz Institute, Lake Diamouth, Maryland
High School Certificate, Apr. 2010

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organisational

Microsoft

Attention to detail

junior law clerk

  • Conducting legal research using quick law, Canlii and in the library.
  • Provide legal/administrative support in areas of Litigation matter, Immigration law, Employment law, Landlord and Tenant Board.
  • Arranging meetings & assisting with the drafting & amending of legal documents.
  • Participated in the execution of closings, trials together with the office Paralegal.
  •  Assisting the Paralegal in preparing for cases, completing forms, assisting in collection of information, using different mediums and materials.
  • Proofreading of documents including contracts, agreements and transcripts. 

law clerk

  • Preparation and processing of legal conveyancing documents and papers.
  • Organisation and execution of conveyancing settlements in partnership with major banks, finance brokers, real estate agents, clients and other legal firms.
  • Conflict resolution and process troubleshooting.
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, major banks, real estate agents and other legal firms.
  • Organize and maintain documents, and conveyancing files.
  • Assist attorneys in collecting client information.

junior law clerk/ administration

  • Attended legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes
  • Reviewed legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases
  • Assisted in editing the magazine of the Ministry of the Attorney General 
  • Tasked with administration duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, etc. 
  • Utilized Microsoft to assist with the institution’s organization 
  • Assisted with archiving files and other administrative duties 

law clerk

  • Drafted memoranda, motions for summary judgement, reply in support for motion for summary judgment, opposition to sale, drafted answers and discovery request, and oppositions to the motion to vacate in the areas of litigation and foreclosure.
  • Arbitrate disputes between parities and assist in the real estate closing process by review title searches. 
  • Consult clients on credit report ratings, bankruptcy and consumer protection laws, wage attachments and collection actions. Advice clients on alternatives to filing bankruptcy in compliance to US bankruptcy law under Chapter 7 or 13 under Title 11 of the U.S. Code.
  • Communicate internally to follow up with bankruptcy departments on compliance related projects and initiatives assuring due diligence for bank clients.  

law clerk

  • Assisted with property settlements.
  • Created invoices, office receipts, EFT and bank cheque.
  • Daily bank reconciliation.
  • Maintained clients trust accounts.
  • Calculated loan amount and fund available for clients incoming mortgage.
  • Customer maintenance.
  • Assisted in other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by the management.

law clerk

  • Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as claims, applications, subpoenas, affidavits and other pre-trial agreements.
  • Prepare legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Complete various pre-litigation documents, such as accident reports, statements and  schedules of damages.
  • Management of legal secretaries.
  • Assist solicitors in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records for case preperation.
  • Receive and place telephone calls with clients and other legal professionals.

law clerk (employment law / industrial relations)

  • Attended numerous court hearings and tribunals to take notes and provide legal support. 
  • Drafted formal correspondence to clientele regarding fee structure, memorandum’s & more. 
  • Conducting legal research, investigating case facts and compiling factual support for briefs.
  • Built, maintained and managed relevant databases and files.

law clerk

  • Organized and maintained office cleanliness.
  • Reviewed old court cases and stored the paper file on a computer, shredded the paper
  • Worked for 5 – 7 hours for 3 – 5 days a week
  • Prepare legal documents, including discovery.

law clerk

  • Prepared accounts and manage pre-bills
  • Opened and closed files
  • Organize and expedite the flow of work
  • Other administrative duties as required

law clerk / legal assistant

  • Preparation and drafting of court documents (Statement of Claims, Motion Records, Notice of Examination, Affidavit of Documents, Release, Orders, etc.)
  • Review of documents, charts, correspondence, claims, medical records 
  • Requesting records for undertakings
  • Preparation of A/B materials (Application for Mediation)
  • Responsible for follow up with lawyer concerning work activities
  • Maintained calendars, scheduling, and travel arrangements
  • Managed incoming phone calls, mail, and emails

law clerk

  • I prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
  • I mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • I attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
  • Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as demands, complaints, discovery, and deposition briefs.

law clerk

  • Research updates to legislation and case law with specific regards to the Commercial and Corporate Law practice area.
  • Provide assistance to the Commercial and Corporate practice group in the form of drafting and reviewing internal and external legal documents.
  • General legal and other quasi-legal tasks for Commercial and Corporate clients and internal partners to ensure that efficient case management priciniples are upheld.
  • As Judge Goldish’s law clerk for a short time during the summer, I ran errands, scanned and filed documents.

law clerk/ legal researcher to hmj chandra shekhar

  • Record verbatim proceedings of courts, 
  • Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges and lawyers.
  • Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues and brief the Honorable Justice. 
  • Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases. 
  • Draft and prepare the factual matrix as well as pleadings presented in various reserved judgments.
  • Compile the Lordship’s various judgments pronounced across separate rosters.

law clerk

  • Prepared 5 year business plans for clients.
  • Consulted with clients on predicted growth of the company.
  • Set goals and deadlines for the clients. 
  • Conducting corporate searches such as corporation profile report, bankruptcy etc.

law clerk

  • Handle commercial and residential real estate purchase, sale, refinance, and private mortgage transactions from start to finish with minimal supervision.
  • Title search and off-title search; review parcel register; legal documents preparation; instrument preparation and registration in Teraview.
  • Communication with clients, brokers, lenders, municipalities, land registry offices, and opposite lawyers
  • Complete Business Asset Purchase and Sale transactions and Share Purchase and Sale transactions, including document preparation and updating corporate records with minimal supervision.
  • Incorporate corporations and prepare corporate documents for clients, such as Special Resolution, Form 1, and Shareholders’ Agreement.

junior law clerk/ legal assistant

  • Composed, typed, and distributed meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports such as presentations 
  • Operated electronic mail systems and coordinated the flow of information, internally and with other organizations
  • Assisted with editing, revision and archiving of files and other administrative duties
  • Shadowed law clerks in addition to aiding with tasks and organizing notes and files as necessary
  • Provided transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public
  • Dealt with telephone queries and ensuring that such queries were handled in a professional, courteous and prompt manner

senior law clerk

  • Providing training, guidance and /or advice to junior on administrative issues.
  • Screening phone calls, emails and other correspondence, both internal and external, intended for the CEO in addition to backing up electronic files and hard copy correspondence using proper procedures.
  •  Responsible for residential property closings, purchase, sale, refinance and private mortgages.
  • Responsible for real estate file from start to finish, i.e. conflict search and billing in pc law, opening files in conveyancer and pc law, conducting title search, prepare requisition letters, mortgage documents, transfers and charge using teraview.
  • Preparing final reporting for the purchaser’s and vendor’s, banks and other financial institution.
  • Maintaining a confidential paper and electronic filing system.
  • Assisting lawyer in handling of commercial real estate refinances and purchase transactions.

law clerk

  • Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
  • Act as agent for banks or individuals in property settlements.
  • Prepare and complete office banking.
  • Attend with clients to gather information regarding matters. 

law clerk

  • Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, and motions.
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Organize and maintain 
  • Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
  • Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.documents, and case files.

law clerk/intern

  • As an intern and law clerk for Attorney Gamble, I helped her with her various cases involving family and real estate law. 
  • For Attorney Gamble, I mailed, faxed, or arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. 
  • In the office, I received and placed phone calls, organized and maintained law libraries, documents, and case files. 
  •  For some cases, I prepared documents, such as legal correspondence, and organized and maintained documents in paper or in her electronic filing system.