Functional Resume Example
Para C. Legal
222 Maple Tree Lane ▪
Lynnwood, WA 98036
legalwhiz@hotmail.com ▪
425-641-5555
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SUMMARY
Advanced
Paralegal Certificate and Bachelor of Arts
Five years of office
experience
Expert organizer of information and documents
Skilled at
writing clearly, concisely and with correct grammar
Enjoys
multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced office
Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Westlaw, and Internet
Research
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LEGAL
- Handled
research of state statutes and municipal codes to support client cases
- Interviewed
witnesses and prepared witness declarations
- Reviewed
case files in preparation for settlement negotiations
- Corresponded
with health care providers, insurance adjusters, and clients
- Trained
in drafting documents such as summons, complaints, and wills
- Assisted
students in Westlaw research class. Gained reputation for clear
explanations.
- Assignments
in Intellectual Properties and Civil Procedure recognized as “best in
class”
OFFICE MANAGEMENT /
COMMUNICATION
- Met
policyholder renewal deadlines. Completed and assembled group insurance quotes
for third
part administrators.
- Complimented
by supervisors for professional phone skills while dealing with difficult
agents and policyholders.
- Developed
filing and record keeping system, resulting in faster access to data
- Wrote
procedures for job duties. Based on this work, asked by supervisor to rewrite
all office procedures.
EDUCATION
Associate
of Technical Arts, Paralegal (GPA 3.6)
December 2002
Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood,
WA
EXPERIENCE
Paralegal
Internship
Schnell, Jones, and Peterson, P.S.
2002
(Assisted
three paralegals in this personal injury firm)
Customer
Service Representative
Heavenly Insurance Co.
1995-2000