Occupational Resume Example: Paralegal

Example Resume: Paralegal
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BOOKMAN LIGHT

32 Pine Ridge Road,
Henderson, NJ 07553

(201) 555-5698 (home)
(201) 555-7569 (work)

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Extensive legal experience in product liability, medical malpractice, contracts, real estate and personal injury litigation
Trained and experienced in photography and in investigation and interviewing techniques.
Capable of working quickly and accurately under pressure to successfully meet short deadlines
Able to analyze complex and detailed material and solve problems
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including detailed knowledge of Wordperfect 5.1 and PageMaker.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

1990	NALA Certified Legal Assistant
1990	Certificate, California State University Paralegal Program
1991	Certificate, Litigation and Trial Practice, The Paralegal Institute
1992	Courses in Private Investigating and Photography, California State University Continuing Education Program
1993	Courses in Computer Software and Real Estate, Valley Vocational College, Springfield, CA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1990-current

Litigation Paralegal, Warren, pauley & Underhill, Glenview, CA

Interview clients, witnesses and experts to gather information for trial
Prepare Legal documents and settlement brochures
Gather and interpret medical records and reports and provide written evaluation for attorneys
Attend trials with litigation attorneys to provide information and assistance
Research issues and cases and report findings to attorneys
Investigated an discovered vital information for five $8M-$30M medical malpractice cases, two of which were well-publicized litigations; firm won all five cases
Interviewed experts, reviewed documentation and completed legal research for three $15M-$50M product class action cases; firm won all three cases

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

1993-current	Secretary, Treasurer, California Paralegal Association, Inc.
1991-current	President, Treasurer, Glen County Legal Personnel
1995-current	San Diego Bar Association