How to Present Your Contact Information
- Full name.
- Professional email address (avoid unprofessional ones).
- Link to your portfolio, LinkedIn, or relevant online profiles (if applicable).
- Phone number with a professional voicemail.
Dedicated Litigation Paralegal with over 5 years of experience in managing complex civil litigation cases from inception through trial. Proficient in conducting comprehensive legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. Recognized for maintaining meticulous case files and achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic legal team focused on achieving successful trial outcomes.
Technical Skills:
- Case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase)
- Legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
- Document management
- Trial preparation
Soft Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Time management
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):
- Number of cases successfully prepared for trial
- Accuracy in legal document preparation
- Timeliness of case filing and management
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results):
- Increase the efficiency of case document organization by 20% in the next quarter
- Enhance legal research skills to contribute to more robust case preparation
- Achieve a 90% success rate in on-time legal filings and document submissions
List your experience in reverse chronological order. Focus on achievements, responsibilities, and quantifiable outcomes.
Right Example:
- Prepared over 150 case files and facilitated efficient trial preparations, contributing to a 10% increase in successful case outcomes.
- Utilized Westlaw to conduct thorough legal research, saving 15% on research time per case and increasing staff efficiency by 20%.
- Coordinated with 5 different legal teams to manage shared case files, improving document retrieval efficiency by 30%.
Wrong Example:
- Helped lawyers with cases.
- Did legal research.
- Worked with different teams.
