Law Clerk Resume Sample

Raymond Jackson

1108 Ross Clark Cir

Sarasota, FL, 34235

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective To obtain a Law Clerk position in a company that provides an open environment with many opportunities for continuous growth.

Work Experience:

Law Clerk, May 2004 – Present

Valley National Bancorp, Sarasota, FL

Managed to maintain standard documents on internal website to ensure that the company and field have access to the most up to date documents.
Performed legal research including usage of automated research services.
Coordinated with internal and external legal staff on various projects and gathered information from clients and others.
Escalated issues requiring attorney involvement and performed general court run duties to courthouses as necessary.
Assisted attorneys in brief and opinion writing; depositions and trials; prepared draft memos; and drafted pleadings and motions.
Gathered and compiled updated information and procedures in use.

Law Clerk, March 2002– April 2004

Assurant, Sarasota, FL

Performed complex legal research; screened documents for privilege.
Prepared draft legal documents.
Assisted attorneys with all phases of litigation and performed legal research utilizing both written and electronic sources.
Assisted attorneys in brief and opinion writing; and drafted memos, pleadings and motions.
Gathered and compiled facts and relevant case information.
Assisted with regular modifications and updated existing standard documents.

Summary of Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of legal terminology
Uncommon passion for law
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft access)
Excellent ability to perform duties such as filing, typing, faxing and answering phone
Immense ability to compose and produce reports, documents and related material
Good knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies and procedures
Typing speed of 50 W.P.M
Good oral and written communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies, Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH

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Law Clerk Resume