Paralegal resume

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Cal Singh

87 Dudley Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Mobile: 0433 333 333
Home: 03 55 555 555
Email: cal.singh@email.com

Summary

As a recent law graduate and an experienced paralegal, I wish to further my career in the legal profession. I have always had a strong interest in social justice and love the challenging and intellectually stimulating nature of the legal industry.

Education

Work Experience

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research
• Prepare summaries on points of law and case histories
• Provide advice to lawyers on researched issues
• Draft documents, including contracts and other agreements
• File documents with courts
• Report on recent legal developments

Achievements:

• I was lead paralegal on the winning team of a high-profile case for a major client
• Supervised three case assistants from inception through to trial

Responsibilities:

• Undertook research tasks
• Attended court hearings
• Received pro bono applications for legal assistance
• Drafted responses and research memos
• Attended professional development seminars at the firm
• Presented at an in-house seminar

Achievements:

• Offered permanent part-time position as paralegal on the team

Responsibilities:

• Assisted with administration and reception work
• Conducted initial client interviews
• Discussed cases with lawyers
• Referred clients to appropriate community and government agencies
• Drafted letters and other legal documents
• Researched legal issues and relevant policy areas
• Assisted in advocacy work of lawyers

Achievements:

• Received many letters from clients thanking me for the help and legal advice I provided

Achievements

Jun 2009: Winner of the Kayson Medal for best final year law essay
2005 – 2009: Member of the University of Melbourne debating team
2007 – 2009: Winner of the Samuel Freeman Cup for debating

Skills

Interests

• Soccer
• Socialising
• Current affairs

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