Law Clerk Resume

Law clerk is responsible for overall management. Law clerk assists judges or lawyers by preparing and researching legal orders and by proofreading judge's order and opinion. They prepare wills court reports, real estate transactions and other documents. They make research on court files, records and other legal documents. General office and clerical duties are also done by law clerk. They take signatures of witness on documents. They may arrange probates and administer the estates of deceased persons.

Law clerks also give advice to clients on intellectual property matters. They can advice on trademark licensing requirements, protection of existing trademark rights, complaint registration of trademarks and transfer of intellectual property. They can represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court at tribunals and before administrative bodies. They take legal action on landlord and tenant matters, name changes and traffic violations after advising clients.

Sample Law Clerk Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as a law clerk in a well-known Law Agency.

Skills:

Good communication skills.
Able to write and speak effectively with staff and court personnel.
Intelligent, motivated and having deep interest in law.
Familiar with computer literate.
Excellent counseling skills.
Knowledge of auditing, book keeping, customer service, bill and account collection, filing, insurance claims etc.

Computer Skills: Proficient with:

MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel

Work Experience

City Attorney's office, Minneapolis
Law Clerk

Give response to citizen inquires and complaints.
Prepared drafts of legal forms such as declarations, criminal complaints, discovery requests and other pleadings.
Investigation of criminal cases.
Made research on legal questions using Minneapolis law.
Work with building inspectors, police, animal control officers and other city staffs during investigation.
Participated as a neighborhood revitalization program team member.
Provided general supervision of contract law clerk.
Other tasks are also performed in support of an attorney.

Center for New York City Law, New York

Edition, publication and marketing of legal publication had done.
Developed internet access to city administrative decisions.
Analyzed administrative, judicial and legislative opinions.
Management of law student research staff.
Awarded competitive fellowship.

Education:
Associate Degree in Law
University of New York
Bachelor's Degree Political Science

References: Available upon request.