Professional Summary
NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) with 5 years of experience supporting attorneys in commercial litigation and corporate law. Managed 50+ active cases simultaneously while conducting legal research, drafting documents, and coordinating discovery. Proficient in Westlaw, Relativity, and case management systems.
Experience Bullets
- 1Managed all aspects of discovery for 50+ active commercial litigation cases, including document review of 100K+ records
- 2Drafted legal memoranda, motions, and correspondence that contributed to favorable outcomes in 85% of cases
- 3Coordinated 20+ depositions and 5 trial preparations, ensuring all deadlines and filing requirements were met
- 4Implemented new document management system (NetDocuments) reducing file retrieval time by 50% for a 15-attorney firm
Top Skills to Include
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Tips for Paralegal Resumes
- 1Include your paralegal certification (CP, RP, ACP) and any specialty certifications
- 2List legal software: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Clio, Relativity, NetDocuments
- 3Mention case types and caseload volume to show capacity
- 4Show both research and administrative legal skills
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