Sample Paralegal (Civil Law) Resume

The prime job responsibilities in all cases remain the same, and only technical skills relevant to the specialization vary, depending on the type of job profile. There may be certain more variations as well, which nay vary from organization to organization depending upon their individual policies. The sample paralegal resume highlights key skills, and the formal layout required for drafting an attractive and inciting resume, which can present the candidature in a professional and provoking manner, ultimately winning the candidate much desired interview call.

Candidates may include additional details in the resume, at their discretion. However, we recommend that only those details be shared, which are relevant to the job profile and supportive to the candidature. Unwanted information would not only make the resume lengthy, but also give rise to additional questions during the interview. Thus, it is always preferable to keep your resume precise and concise, with key details appropriately highlighted. It is also advisable for candidates to refer to the job description before drafting the resume, which would help in identifying employers' expectations from the ideal candidate, and then target the same through the resume. For specific information on various section of the resume, we recommend that you refer to the paralegal resume sample given below.

Sample Paralegal (Civil law) Resume
(For candidates with experience and specializing in civil law)

Kenneth M. Tobin
3144 Jett Lane
Pomona
California - 91766
Tel: (310) 746 3613
Email: kenneth.tobin@simple-email.com

Career Objective

Seeking challenging position as a paralegal with a reputed organization or attorney, specializing in civil laws, where I can explore my skill-sets and assist effectively with various legal administration works, along with opportunities for learning new skills and developing knowledge for professional growth.

Career Synopsis

An experienced certified paralegal with 9 years of experience in office management and legal administration, specializing in civil law, I have worked with corporate legal offices and delivered effective services in various legal proceedings, including general lawsuits, and ensured cordial client relationships.

Professional Experience

Senior Paralegal (Civil law and General law)
ABC Legal Consultation Services, Huntwood Ave., Hayward, CA
(2008 – till date)

Roles and Responsibilities

Reported to 5 civil lawyers and 2 attorneys, hired by company
Assisted in legal documentation and various other range of legal administration works, such as record management, database management, etc.
Liaison between the attorneys and their clients and external parties with similar interests
Performed all legal research, documentation and ombudsman services for different attorneys and legal departments at the corporate office
Reviewed, edited and approved corporate newsletters and other documents
Assisted in developing in-house training programs for legal executives and new paralegal team joining the office
Involved in different aspects of litigation support and to attorneys and lawyers such as lawsuit research, client portfolio management, evidence management, factual analysis, medical history and records management, etc.

Paralegal
Dia-Log Logistics Pvt. Ltd., Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
(2003 – 2008)

Roles and Responsibilities

Reported to Senior Paralegal and assisted him/her with administrative works
Maintained record of all legal communication between attorneys and clients
Facilitated in the expedition of various civil lawsuits and general legal cases
Integrated traditional data management processes with advanced DMS systems and software
Updated central database with client information and progress in civil cases
Collected necessary documents and evidences for supporting the case
Coordinated multi faceted office functions, such as scheduling appointments, court meetings, and client communications
Performed medical records analysis and procurement from district library
Assisted in sharing of confidential information between external agencies and the company
Coordinated federal offices and management for sharing and implementation of key procedures
Prepared various legal documents ad filed them in chronological order
Counseled clients for various legal litigations
Drafted various corporate documents such as agreements, contracts, franchisee agreements, media letters, etc.

Professional Skills

Certified Paralegal Assistant by NFPA (National federation of Paralegal Associations)
In depth knowledge of civil legal works and documentation
Administrative skills
Computer skills, MS Office expertise
Data management knowledge
Counseling and negotiation skills
Meticulous work approach
Interpersonal skills
Professional Memberships
CAPA (California Alliance of paralegal Associations)
SDPA (San Diego Paralegal Association)

Academic Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate
Empire Law College, Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, CA
(2002 – 2003)

BA-LLB (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law)
Remington College, Crossroads S Pkwy., City of Industry, CA
(1998 – 2002)

References

Tori M. Stover
Attorney (Civil Law)
ABC Legal Consultation Services
Huntwood Ave.
Hayward
California – 91742
Tel: (310) 214 5621

Declaration

I, hereby, acknowledge that all the information provided here is true in all aspects, and if requited can be supported with relevant documents.

Signature: ####
Name: Kenneth M. Tobin	Date: April 09, 2012	Place: Pomona, CA

We hope that the above given paralegal resume example for civil law would help aspirants draft a striking resume for presenting their candidature in a professional way, which can win them the interview call.