To be employed in the legal sector one has to be qualified in law studies, competent in documentation and have a good command of the language used in the region of work. The person should also be organized and display experience if available. The sample legal resume below can be used to apply for attorney jobs, legal officer jobs and company legal secretary jobs
Sample Legal Resume
Paul Foster
1823 South Pale Avenue
45 NY
New York, USA
Mobile No: +12337789074
Telephone No: 0902399058
Career Objective:
As a law Practitioner my aim is to work with a legal firm that will open doors to plentiful experiences in the courtroom representing clients giving me the chance to build my reputation as a top lawyer.
Professional Experience:
2004- 2006: Legal Assistant, Bradley & Cliff Advocates
- Trial preparation for the jury
- Investigating client backgrounds and carrying out legal research
2007-2008: Assistant to the Company Legal Secretary, Wall Brooke Paper Industries
- Writing Minutes of all company meetings
- Assisting the company secretary with documentation of the company’s legal affairs
Training Objectives:
- I underwent legal training as an intern at Bradley & Cliff Advocates becoming well versed with legal procedures and plaintiff handling and documentation.
Objectives:
To introduce Graduate lawyers to the practice and provide a feel of the profession practically
Qualifications:
1998- 2002: Bachelor degree, Law – Albany law school, New York
2006-2008: Masters in law, Colombia University-school of law, New York Middleton, London.
Achievements:
Graduated 1st in my class at Albany law school
Hobbies:
- Shooting darts
- Boxing
- Writing magazine articles
Referees:
Can be provided upon request.