Profile
Paralegal with a diploma in paralegal studies and four years at a law firm, supporting attorneys in litigation and conveyancing. Prepares documents, manages files and deadlines, and researches case law under supervision.
Experience bullets
- Prepared and indexed court bundles for about 15 litigation matters a month for the supervising attorneys.
- Drafted routine letters, affidavits for signature and transfer documents for an attorney to check.
- Managed deadlines in the firm’s practice management system, with no missed court dates.
- Researched case law and legislation and summarised it for the attorneys.
Skills
Litigation supportConveyancing supportLegal researchDocument draftingCourt bundlesPractice management systemsDeadline controlConfidentiality
Make clear that you worked under an attorney’s supervision, and list the areas of law you know. Firms hire paralegals to free up attorneys, so show the work you took off their desks.