A clear and interesting paralegal resume will go a long way to help you land the job you want. Be sure to include specific details, including your objective, training, and current availability. All paralegal resumes should take this approach.
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Walter Parsons
456 Farnsworth Drive
Centerville, USA 34576
888-888-8888
Objective: Paralegal
Seeking interview for work as a paralegal
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional, experienced and certified paralegal. Available for immediate employment. Outstanding reputation conducting research, investigating the facts of a pending case, writing contracts and preparing financial documents.
RESUME of EXPERIENCE:
Johnson Law Office, Small City, USA 2005-2007
Writing contracts and preparing financial documents
Staley and Staley, Attorneys at Law 2000-2005
Research and investigative reporting
TRAINING:
Harborside Business College, Any Place, USA 1996-2000
RECOGNITION:
Paralegals of America - Member of the Year 2006
NOTE: Keep in mind that the sample paralegal resume above is just that-a sample. A complete paralegal resume might run one to two pages. However, this one will show you how to get started.