A legal assistant is mainly responsible for handling legal tasks of the organization. He/she is responsible for handling tasks like- help in preparing financial statements and tax returns, preparing legal documents and so on.
To apply for this position, you will require a strong resume with your job application. Here is one sample of legal assistant resume, which will help you in writing your own resume.
Harold Wright
45, Manchester, Washington- 243513
Home- (450) 56724345
harold@gmail.com
Objective:
Highly qualified, strong communicator and detail-oriented professional with the extensive knowledge of legal terminology and principles now looking for a position of legal assistant in an organization where my skills and knowledge can be utilized
Summary of Qualification:
In-depth knowledge of legal principles with more than 10 years of experience in this field as a legal assistant, expert in providing legal advices, knowledge of international, corporate and finance law, expert in customer service management, knowledge of legal codes and government regulations, excellent clerical knowledge
Areas of Expertise:
- Administration and management
- Law and regulations
- Excellent communication
- Time management
Professional Experience:
Law Office of Manchester
From 2006 to present
Legal Assistant
Working as a legal assistant, responsible for performing various duties like- preparing legal documents, providing advice, look after daily operations of the office, provide support and help to the office manager, manage clients files, responsible for oral and written communication with the clients, schedule appointments and meetings, attend meetings, conduct client meetings and provide them suggestions
Achievements:
- Maintained good communication and rapport with all clients
- Direct law office actively
City Legal Associates, Manchester
From 1998 to 2006
Legal Assistant
Worked as a legal assistant; responsible for handling all legal documents like- pleadings, briefs, contracts, affidavits and real estate statements and so on; maintained all document files, responsible for working for the banks, insurance companies, individuals and many other types of business; prepared various reports; responsible for assisting and providing support to the office administration
Achievements:
- Got a specialized training in legal procedures and in business law
- Excellent knowledge of personnel management, database research and finance
Professional Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Highly proficient in using computer
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Proficient in using Internet
- Known operating systems- Windows XP, Vista
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Legal Studies from BLS Law College, Manchester in 1997
- Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) in 1998
