Law Associate Resume
While cases are argued by attorneys in the court, there are other people who help them in preparing and presenting it. These people are the law associate who works as an assistant to attorneys. The knowledge and qualification they hold rid attorneys of the legwork by doing it themselves. Such vital is their presence that no law firm could operate efficiently and solve cases since the attorneys will have no time left in appearing to the court due to research and preparation of legal documents.
Sample Resume
Gerald M. Floyd
848 Hart Ridge Road
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 989-262-8361
Email: gmfloyed@anymail.com
Career Objective:
Seeking a position of Law Associate in a well-known legal firm where I can handle all the clerical and administrative tasks all alone leaving enough time at the disposal of the attorney to concentrate on important judicial aspects.
Summary of Skills:
- Knowledge of legal proceedings of all types of court
- Excellent research, reasoning and analytical skills
- Good negotiation and investigation skills
- Strong project management skills
- Working knowledge on Lexis Nexus
- Proficient in computer applications and Microsoft Office
- Established communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of self-motivation and initiative to execute without direct supervision
Experience:
Law Associate
J&J Legal Associates, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 - present
- Preparing hearings, closings, and trials under guidance of the attorney
- Scheduling corporate meetings and trails
- Presenting cases filed against employers for personal injury
- Negotiating between employers and workers for outside settlements
- Handling legal correspondences for clients
- Gathering data from clients and drawing conclusions
- Attending court hearings and briefing attorneys
- Managing filing system and case databases
- Investigating cases by paying visit to sites of offense
- Encouraging witnesses to come forward and submit their testimony
Legal Associate
Frank & Clear Legal Firm, Grand Rapids, MI
2009 - 2011
- Drafted pleadings and other legal documents
- Completed legal forms and conducted client interviews
- Prepared minutes of court hearings
- Placed request for postponement of hearing dates to allow clients to be present in the court
- Conducted research and verified information compiled for cases
- Prepared agreements on separation, contracts, and mortgages
- Negotiated fees for putting up case in the court
- Coordinated with the court officials as required
Education:
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies
Lawson Institute of Law, Grand Rapids, MI
2008
Reference:
On request.
