Paralegal Resume Example
A paralegal resume example with 5+ years of experience in legal support and case management.
Sarah Rodriguez
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Paralegal with 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in corporate law and litigation. Expertise in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Strong track record of managing complex legal projects and improving office efficiency. Skilled in legal technology and maintaining client relationships.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Paralegal2021 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- •Manage 100+ active cases for corporate litigation team
- •Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- •Coordinate with multiple practice groups on complex litigation cases
- •Supervise team of 3 junior paralegals and legal assistants
- •Reduced document processing time by 40% through improved procedures
Litigation Paralegal2019 - 2021
Sidley Austin LLP
- •Supported 5 attorneys in commercial litigation practice
- •Conducted legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
- •Managed e-discovery process for major corporate cases
- •Organized and maintained case files and legal documents
- •Prepared exhibits and documentation for court proceedings
Junior Paralegal2018 - 2019
Mayer Brown LLP
- •Assisted in document preparation and filing for corporate transactions
- •Maintained case calendars and deadline tracking systems
- •Performed legal research and cite checking
- •Supported attorneys in client meetings and depositions
- •Organized and indexed case documents and exhibits
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies2014 - 2018
University of Illinois at Chicago
SKILLS
Legal Research, Document Preparation, Case Management, E-Discovery, Legal Writing, Client Communication, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office Suite, Trial Director, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat ProMore Resume Examples in Legal
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