Alexandra Fruithaven 123 Fake Street City, State, Zip Code Cell: 000-000-0000 email@email.com
Summary
Excellent researcher and writer with broad experience as a Personal Injury Legal Assistant in private law firm and insurance company settings. Operated in both the insurance defense and plaintiff representation aspects of personal injury law. Adept at multi-tasking and completing assignments within policy and statutory prescribed deadlines.Highlights
- Efficient, detail oriented researcher
- Excellent written communication skills
- Well-versed in personal injury law
- Flexible and adaptable
- Enthusiastic team player
- Capable and efficient multi-tasker
Work Experience
April 2010 to October 2012 Company Name–City, State Personal Injury Legal Assistant- Assisted legal counsel with development of exhibits associated with insurance defense litigation.
- Conducted detailed interviews of witnesses in various types of personal injury cases.
- Prepared comprehensive witness summaries in anticipation of depositions and trials.
- Performed wide range of other duties as needed on a case by case basis.
- Prepared case summaries in personal injury lawsuits for attorneys.
- Assisted in the development of trial exhibits used in personal injury litigation.
- Undertook client and witness statements as part of a comprehensive case preparation process.
- Coordinated research activities with law clerks employed by the firm.
- Managed case scheduling system, tracking all relevant deadlines in 200 active lawsuits.
- Prepare pretrial memoranda on behalf of attorneys in personal injury cases.
- Conducted key witness interviews as part of the claims evaluation process.
- Research applicable case law and prepared legal memoranda for attorneys in about a dozen cases per month.
Education
2009 Paralegal Institute, City, State Certificate, Legal AssistantMore Resume Examples for the Next Step in Your Law Resume Career
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