Legal Clerk Resume

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David Eddings
1163 Patterson Fork Road
Chicago, IL 60607
(123)-712-1594
d.eddings@emailaddress.com

Job Objective:

Seeking a challenging position as a Legal Clerk where my skills and knowledge will add value to organization.

Highlights of Qualifications:

Vast experience working as a Legal Clerk
Extensive knowledge of administrative and clerical processes
Profound knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, court procedures and office equipment
Thorough knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations and the democratic political process
Ability to read and interpret legal documents, and understand legal terminology
Ability to persuade and change people’s opinion and behaviour
Excellent customer service, problem solving and time management skills

Professional Experience:

Legal Clerk
Sonja Cotton & Associates, Chicago, IL
August 2005 - Present

Responsibilities:

Answered the telephone, responded to questions regarding court documents from persons in the legal system, other governmental agencies and the general public.
Performed record searches for background checks at the request of the public.
Utilized computer terminal to search and retrieve records.
Issued certified copies of court documents.
Opened mail, prioritized requests and then filed requests with appropriate staff and entities.
Balanced daily transactions and cash drawer to be forwarded to the accounting department.
Assured that necessary documents are included in all case files before submitting them to court.

Legal Clerk
JRC, Inc., Chicago, IL
May 2000 – July 2005

Responsibilities:

Researched and analyzed law sources to develop arguments for review and approval.
Stored, filed and stayed up to date on legal volumes.
Provided opposing counsel with copies of pleas.
Analyzed and filed pleadings, petitions and other documents and passed them on for relevant court actions.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Blinn College, Brenham, TX

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