paralegal resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Highly motivated and hardworking Paralegal with more than 16 years in the industry, specializing in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law, Workers Compensation Law, Social Security Law and Personal injury Law.
Skills
Specialty in Bankruptcy, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury (Auto Accidents) and Social Security
Proficient in MS Office
Excellent investigative and reporting skills
Excellent judgment
Strong work ethic
Strong legal background
Work History
Paralegal , 05/2000 - Current Deckers Outdoor Corporation – Chicago, IL,
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Developed and managed up to 300 cases since being employed with law office.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
Prepared bankruptcy petitions and bankruptcy pleadings.
Managed two of the offices within the company.
Managed and handle all workers compensation, personal injury and social security cases in addition to assisting in the preparation of all documents on the files.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 2000 - Coffee High School - Douglas, Georgia GPA: Status -
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