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Seeking Full-Time Paralegal Role

Dynamic, Results-Focused Attorney who offers proven experience in Legal Research / Analysis, Writing, Negotiations, Mediation, Data / Records Management, Workflow Prioritization, and Project Management with specializations in Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Property Law, and Contract Law, as well as in Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions of the Oklahoma County District Attorney s Office. Top performer who contributes a supplemental background in Business / Operations Support, Policy / Procedure Development, Team Building, Training / Development, and Regulatory Compliance. Ambitious self-starter who rises above challenges to attain winning outcomes, including quickly adapting to evolving scenarios, as well as independently resolving in-depth issues with internal / external partners to boost success.

Career Highlights Include:

  Expertly preparing diverse court documents and written client communications.

  Excelling within public- and / or private-sector administrative roles to drive success.

  Continually promoting enhanced workflow, time management, and project initiatives.

  Researching civil litigation, estate planning, wills and trusts, property law, and contract law.

  Writing SOPs for Amxxxxxxy-Nutrilite s to attain one of the highest audit scores in its history.

  Building and sustaining mutually beneficial relations with attorneys, clients, and third parties.

Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) Oak Brook College of Law

Interest-Based Mediation Training (38-Hour Course) Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic

State Bar of California (Since 2007 ￨ Member ID No. 248142)

Xxxxxx State Bar Association (Since 2007 ￨ WSBA ID No. 39693)

Quicken ￨ Adobe Acrobat ￨ LexisNexis ￨ 10-Key ￨ Types 70+ WPM

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) ￨ Corel WordPerfect

Former Volunteer Misdemeanor Division ￨ Juvenile Division, Oklahoma County District Attorney

Manufacturing Technician II ￨ Trainer

Conceptualized, developed, and disseminated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training curriculum, and standard works for xxxxxxrehouse and work order processing teams, including leading instruction on use of JD Edxxxxxxrds and DCLink inventory systems. Cross-collaborated with teams to meet and / or exceed quality assurance, finance, planning, industrial engineering, and manufacturing objectives. Optimized use of resources to achieve goals as a valued member of the weekly production scheduling meeting. Complied with GDP while reviewing batch records and reconciling work orders to ensure inventory accuracy.

Contract Attorney Independent Research

Capitalized on the opportunity to complete various contracted independent civil case-based research projects for California law firms, including researching legal questions encompassing Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Property Law, and Contract Law. Expertly prepared diverse court documents (e.g. complaints, petitions, answers, motions, and memoranda of points and authorities), and prepared objective memoranda and client letters explaining legal analysis of client situations for attorneys and clients, respectively. Proactively liaised among attorneys, clients, and third parties within conferences.

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Office Assistant

Utilized broad scope of public-sector knowledge toxxxxxxrd supporting utility billing and deposit office tasks.

Customer Service Representative

Contributed sharp analytical abilities toxxxxxxrd handling accounts receivable initiatives, including processing payments, issuing statements, and collecting past-due invoices. Efficiently supported Publications Department with labeling, packaging, and collating of materials. Coordinated material samples for distribution to customers, including organizing and distributing information packets to customers. Instructed customer service representatives on distribution. Resolved customers issues with key materials.

Finance Office Tax Assistant (Part-Time)

Exhibited solid multitasking skills toxxxxxxrd supporting Finance Manager with the accurate filing of Oklahoma State Income Tax Forms and Federal Income Tax Forms within a short-term, deadline-driven 2-week period.

Instructor

Led targeted 1.5-hour classroom instruction on America s Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint to present the class in an engaging visual format. Collaborated with instructor peers to lead classroom discussions on current political issues, comprehensive governing principles, the United States Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence.

Criminal Law Teacher Assistant

Planned and presented dynamic Criminal Law course instruction for first-year law students by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate creative, engaging, and highly challenging lesson plans and achieve significant increases in student performance. Reviewed criminal law assignments and delivered objective feedback to promote enhancing learning in alignment with individualized academic goals.

Board Member

Achieved appointment by the Town Council to represent the Town of Xxxxxx on the Executive Board.

Town Council Position #4

Elected to serve on City Council, and learn city operations while creating unique solutions to benefit citizens.

Volunteer Misdemeanor Division (10 Months)

Volunteer Juvenile Division (2 Months)

Ensured seamless administrative processes by accurately pulling and organizing files for court dockets and managing files in court. Prepared, mailed, and filed notices in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act to notify of hearings involving the termination of parental rights. Prepared documents to bring charges for failure to appear in court. Prepared witness call lists.

Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request

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Dear__________________:

I am exploring a new career opportunity within a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and I believe that I can make a positive contribution to your success.

To acquaint you with my background, I can offer proven experience in Legal Research / Analysis, Writing, Negotiations, Mediation, Data / Records Management, Workflow Prioritization, and Project Management with specializations in Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Property Law, and Contract Law, as well as work within the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions of the Oklahoma County District Attorney s Office. I am also highly skilled in Business / Operations Support, Policy / Procedure Development, Team Building, Training / Development, and Regulatory Compliance, among other areas.

Recently as a Contract Attorney for various California law firms, I successful completed challenging independent civil case-based research projects, including researching legal questions encompassing Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Property Law, and Contract Law. Within this role, I expertly prepared diverse court documents (e.g. complaints, petitions, answers, motions, and memoranda of points and authorities), and prepared objective memoranda and client letters explaining the legal analysis of client situations for attorneys and clients, respectively. I also built and sustained mutually beneficial legal relationships by proactively and professionally liaising among attorneys, clients, and third parties.

To complement this experience, please note that I earned a Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) from Oak Brook College of Law and completed rigorous 38-Hour Interest-Based Mediation Training with the Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic. I have been recognized as a member of the Xxxxxx State Bar and State Bar of California since 2007.

[ Suggestion! Optional! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting. REMOVE this before sending]. As this is just an example of my abilities, please refer to my enclosed resume for additional public-sector, instructional, customer service, and legal experience.

As a proven team player, I am positioned to deliver both immediate and long-term results with a continued commitment to exceeding your goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forxxxxxxrd to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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Dear__________________:

I would like to thank you for providing me with the opportunity to interview for the [ Insert Job Title ] position currently available within your firm. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements, I am confident that you will find me to be an incredible asset toxxxxxxrd achieving your goals.

As previously discussed, I am a cross-functional professional who offers proven experience in Legal Research / Analysis, Writing, Negotiations, Mediation, Data / Records Management, Workflow Prioritization, and Project Management, as well as talents in Business / Operations Support, Policy / Procedure Development, Team Building, Training / Development, and Regulatory Compliance. Please recall that I earned a Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) from Oak Brook College of Law and completed rigorous 38-Hour Interest-Based Mediation Training with the Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic. I have been recognized as a member of the Xxxxxx State Bar and State Bar of California since 2007.

Throughout my career, I have excelled in progressive legal research / analysis, public-sector, customer service, and instructional roles where I demonstrated my myriad of professional talents in areas of Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Property Law, and Contract Law, as well as work within the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions of the Oklahoma County District Attorney s Office. During this time, I successfully completed challenging independent civil case-based research projects, as well as drafting and disseminating comprehensive legal correspondence and building strong industry relations. [ Suggestion! Address Here Any Relevant Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Discussed During Your Interview ] For the sum of these reasons, I am confident that I can attain success in a rexxxxxxrding [ Insert Job Title ] role within your firm.

I look forxxxxxxrd to hearing a positive response from you, and thank you again for the personal interview.

Sincerely,

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