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
Graduated: 2009
Graduated: 2003
Work Experience
Blake Hindley Lawyers
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
Blake Hindley Lawyers
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
Delta Community Legal Centre
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
| Category | Name | Proficiency | Yrs experience | Last Used | Value |
| Computer | Microsoft Office | Advanced | 10 yrs | Use currently | |
| Computer | Internet Explorer | Advanced | 10 yrs | Use currently | |
| Computer | Typing | Advanced | 10 yrs | Use currently | |
| Language | Punjabi | Fluent | 24 yrs | Use currently | 65 wpm |
Interests
- Soccer
- Socialising
- Current affairs
References
| Arthur Hindley - Partner Blake Hindley Lawyers Phone:: 03 55 555 555 Email: arthurH@email.com | Keri Kidman - Senior Lecturer University of Melbourne Phone: 03 44 444 444 Email: KKidman@email.com.au |
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