Law Clerk Resume

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